Cost of living in North Kingstown is 29% higher than in Santa Teresa (without rent).
Rent in North Kingstown is 133% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
Cost of living including rent in North Kingstown is 79% higher than in Santa Teresa.
Food in North Kingstown is 34% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
Transport in North Kingstown is 23% more expensive than in Santa Teresa.
| North Kingstown | Santa Teresa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| North Kingstown | Santa Teresa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 91 $ | 57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.52 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.87 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.59 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.82 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 9.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.02 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 4.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.06 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.5 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.3 $ | 14.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 105 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.36 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.25 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.67 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 3.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 48.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 75 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.8 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,180 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,105 $ | 775 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,785 $ | 729 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,895 $ | 1,326 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,155 $ | 2,683 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,915 $ | 1,717 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,810 $ | 975 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 11.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.6 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.3 $ | 126 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.3 $ | 72.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,668 $ | 501 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,801 $ | 12,938 $ |