Cost of living in North Providence is 72% higher than in Santa Tecla (without rent).
Rent in North Providence is 111% more expensive than in Santa Tecla.
Cost of living including rent in North Providence is 94% higher than in Santa Tecla.
Food in North Providence is 88% more expensive than in Santa Tecla.
Transport in North Providence is 9% more expensive than in Santa Tecla.
| North Providence | Santa Tecla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| North Providence | Santa Tecla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25.3 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.6 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.42 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.82 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.67 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.7 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.4 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.19 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.09 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.2 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 29.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 105 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.23 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.19 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.61 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 62.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
191 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.2 $ | 43.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,187 $ | 536 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,108 $ | 908 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,506 $ | 725 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,430 $ | 1,211 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,183 $ | 2,076 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,915 $ | 1,362 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,834 $ | 491 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66 % | 10.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.5 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 8.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.4 $ | 73.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,460 $ | 159 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,627 $ | 4,696 $ |