Cost of living in Rock Springs is 83% higher than in Los Angeles (without rent).
Rent in Rock Springs is 237% more expensive than in Los Angeles.
Cost of living including rent in Rock Springs is 145% higher than in Los Angeles.
Food in Rock Springs is 90% more expensive than in Los Angeles.
Transport in Rock Springs is very similar to Los Angeles.
| Rock Springs | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rock Springs | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.1 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.9 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.91 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.38 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.65 $ | 3.39 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.14 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.5 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.89 $ | 5.79 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.28 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 20.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 113 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.89 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.58 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.52 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 1.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 106 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.7 $ | 22.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 866 $ | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,651 $ | 279 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 249 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,028 $ | 391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,233 $ | 2,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,130 $ | 1,979 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,771 $ | 681 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 5.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 19.5 $ | 8.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.7 $ | 44.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,068 $ | 349 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,442 $ | 4,628 $ |