Cost of living in Santa Clara is 2% higher than in Balboa (without rent).
Rent in Santa Clara is 31% cheaper than in Balboa.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Clara is 16% lower than in Balboa.
Food in Santa Clara is 6% cheaper than in Balboa.
Transport in Santa Clara is very similar to Balboa.
| Santa Clara | Balboa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Clara | Balboa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.25 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.7 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.05 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.61 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.43 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.15 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.02 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 5.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.6 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.47 $ | 14.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 60 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.1 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 9.96 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.42 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.51 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.1 $ | 77.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.7 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 316 $ | 493 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 605 $ | 1,015 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ | 745 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,041 $ | 1,558 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 282 $ | 2,284 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 291 $ | 1,473 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 54.5 $ | 862 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.52 % | 6.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.8 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.5 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 20.2 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 88.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 101 $ | 53.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 113 $ | 436 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,202 $ | 9,387 $ |