Cost of living in San Jose is 6% lower than in Vieux Fort (without rent).
Rent in San Jose is 18% more expensive than in Vieux Fort.
Cost of living including rent in San Jose is 4% higher than in Vieux Fort.
Food in San Jose is 11% cheaper than in Vieux Fort.
Transport in San Jose is very similar to Vieux Fort.
| San Jose | Vieux Fort | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Jose | Vieux Fort | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.6 $ | 8.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.2 $ | 93.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.49 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.03 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.75 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.91 $ | 1.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.34 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.11 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.5 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.96 $ | 7.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.94 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.8 $ | 36 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 33.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.7 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.1 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.99 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.75 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.91 $ | 4.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.5 $ | 77.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.6 $ | 119 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.7 $ | 41.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 417 $ | 315 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 842 $ | 447 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 645 $ | 498 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,229 $ | 1,101 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,929 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,540 $ | 1,099 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 923 $ | 1,221 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.24 % | 7.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.9 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.01 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 6.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 119 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.6 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 501 $ | 182 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,846 $ | 6,612 $ |