Cost of living in South Bend is 12% higher than in Santa Clara (without rent).
Rent in South Bend is 120% more expensive than in Santa Clara.
Cost of living including rent in South Bend is 59% higher than in Santa Clara.
Food in South Bend is 17% more expensive than in Santa Clara.
Transport in South Bend is 31% more expensive than in Santa Clara.
| South Bend | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| South Bend | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.4 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.53 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.03 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.9 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.86 $ | 3.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.57 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.42 $ | 10.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.9 $ | 8.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 111 $ | 60 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.18 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.68 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.27 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 3.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.4 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 108 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.7 $ | 71.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 738 $ | 316 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,615 $ | 605 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,450 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,514 $ | 1,041 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,482 $ | 282 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,489 $ | 291 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,118 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 9.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.6 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Haircut | 14.6 $ | 20.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.9 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.4 $ | 101 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 955 $ | 113 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,862 $ | 11,202 $ |