Cost of living in Port St. Lucie is 16% lower than in Philadelphia (without rent).
Rent in Port St. Lucie is 5% more expensive than in Philadelphia.
Cost of living including rent in Port St. Lucie is 4% lower than in Philadelphia.
Food in Port St. Lucie is 9% cheaper than in Philadelphia.
Transport in Port St. Lucie is 54% cheaper than in Philadelphia.
| Port St. Lucie | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port St. Lucie | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 85.4 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.98 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.99 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.81 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.67 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.43 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.44 $ | 13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.58 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 90.7 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 15.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 120 $ | 103 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.29 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.25 $ | 6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.44 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 157 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
181 $ | 239 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
77.6 $ | 64.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,361 $ | 1,201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,536 $ | 2,242 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,431 $ | 1,598 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,481 $ | 3,091 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,679 $ | 3,533 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,563 $ | 2,340 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,918 $ | 4,036 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.37 % | 6.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 14 $ |
| Haircut | 18.2 $ | 24.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.3 $ | 92.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.8 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,171 $ | 1,909 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,868 $ | 20,863 $ |