Cost of living in Pooler is 46% higher than in Santiago de los Caballeros (without rent).
Rent in Pooler is 349% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Cost of living including rent in Pooler is 161% higher than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Food in Pooler is 89% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Transport in Pooler is 61% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
| Pooler | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pooler | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.5 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.08 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.04 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.57 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.41 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.07 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.49 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.09 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.33 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.56 $ | 3.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 61.5 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.3 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 94.1 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.32 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.82 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.81 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.1 $ | 2.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.6 $ | 32.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,145 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,956 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,301 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,779 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,960 $ | 1,003 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,531 $ | 666 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,358 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.1 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 7.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.1 $ | 53.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 758 $ | 248 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,518 $ | 1,881 $ |