Cost of living in Santa Tecla is 28% lower than in Hamilton (without rent).
Rent in Santa Tecla is 29% cheaper than in Hamilton.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Tecla is 28% lower than in Hamilton.
Food in Santa Tecla is 31% cheaper than in Hamilton.
Transport in Santa Tecla is 21% cheaper than in Hamilton.
| Santa Tecla | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Tecla | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.92 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.6 $ | 81.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.52 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.41 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.09 $ | 2.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.32 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.26 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.99 $ | 25.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.3 $ | 59.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.3 $ | 20.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.2 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.07 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.48 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.16 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.6 $ | 64 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.3 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.8 $ | 52 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 536 $ | 815 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 908 $ | 1,536 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 725 $ | 922 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,211 $ | 1,632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,076 $ | 5,766 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,362 $ | 5,001 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 491 $ | 3,061 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.96 % | 6.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 36 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.23 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 8.77 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 98.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.7 $ | 69.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 159 $ | 888 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,696 $ | 15,283 $ |