Cost of living in Santiago de los Caballeros is 6% higher than in Villanueva (without rent).
Rent in Santiago de los Caballeros is 25% cheaper than in Villanueva.
Cost of living including rent in Santiago de los Caballeros is 8% lower than in Villanueva.
Food in Santiago de los Caballeros is 15% cheaper than in Villanueva.
Transport in Santiago de los Caballeros is 160% more expensive than in Villanueva.
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Villanueva | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Villanueva | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.62 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.1 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.16 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.04 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 1.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.43 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.95 $ | 2.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.58 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.6 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.84 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.93 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.9 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 2.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.2 $ | 83.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.4 $ | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.5 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 317 $ | 445 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 632 $ | 583 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,003 $ | 519 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 666 $ | 542 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 433 $ | 562 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.11 % | 10.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.2 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.52 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Haircut | 7.27 $ | 4.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.3 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.2 $ | 50 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 248 $ | 133 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,881 $ | 3,537 $ |