Cost of living in Sosua is 55% lower than in Philadelphia (without rent).
Rent in Sosua is 67% cheaper than in Philadelphia.
Cost of living including rent in Sosua is 62% lower than in Philadelphia.
Food in Sosua is 53% cheaper than in Philadelphia.
Transport in Sosua is 75% cheaper than in Philadelphia.
| Sosua | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sosua | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.9 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.7 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.93 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.54 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.55 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.47 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.27 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.18 $ | 13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.4 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.7 $ | 15.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.1 $ | 103 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.11 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.89 $ | 6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.1 $ | 157 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.4 $ | 239 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.5 $ | 64.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 415 $ | 1,201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,178 $ | 2,242 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 393 $ | 1,598 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,496 $ | 3,091 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,347 $ | 3,533 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,255 $ | 2,340 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 365 $ | 4,036 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.13 % | 6.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.4 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.08 $ | 14 $ |
| Haircut | 7.32 $ | 24.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 92.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.4 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 1,909 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,238 $ | 20,863 $ |