Cost of living in Sandy is 32% higher than in Santa Clara (without rent).
Rent in Sandy is 175% more expensive than in Santa Clara.
Cost of living including rent in Sandy is 94% higher than in Santa Clara.
Food in Sandy is 38% more expensive than in Santa Clara.
Transport in Sandy is 58% more expensive than in Santa Clara.
| Sandy | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sandy | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.6 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.4 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.9 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.9 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.31 $ | 3.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.28 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.94 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.66 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.67 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.4 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.09 $ | 10.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.49 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 79.3 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 8.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.7 $ | 60 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.61 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.87 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.86 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.8 $ | 3.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.4 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 108 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.3 $ | 71.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,039 $ | 316 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,864 $ | 605 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,318 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,208 $ | 1,041 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,517 $ | 282 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,138 $ | 291 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,184 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 9.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.9 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.7 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Haircut | 20.4 $ | 20.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.2 $ | 101 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,106 $ | 113 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,625 $ | 11,202 $ |