Cost of living in Santa Tecla is 12% higher than in Santa Ana (without rent).
Rent in Santa Tecla is 181% more expensive than in Santa Ana.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Tecla is 70% higher than in Santa Ana.
Food in Santa Tecla is 25% more expensive than in Santa Ana.
Transport in Santa Tecla is 29% cheaper than in Santa Ana.
| Santa Tecla | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Tecla | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.92 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.6 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.52 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.41 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.09 $ | 0.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.32 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.26 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.99 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.3 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.3 $ | 29.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.2 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.07 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.48 $ | 4.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.16 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 1.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.6 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.3 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.8 $ | 43.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 536 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 908 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 725 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,211 $ | 501 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,076 $ | 2,616 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,362 $ | 1,305 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 491 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.96 % | 10.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.23 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Haircut | 8.77 $ | 6.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.7 $ | 74 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 159 $ | 158 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,696 $ | 4,663 $ |