Cost of living in St. Charles is 69% higher than in David (without rent).
Rent in St. Charles is 190% more expensive than in David.
Cost of living including rent in St. Charles is 121% higher than in David.
Food in St. Charles is 69% more expensive than in David.
Transport in St. Charles is 25% more expensive than in David.
| St. Charles | David | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| St. Charles | David | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.8 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59.9 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.1 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.99 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.98 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.31 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.03 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.5 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.36 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.49 $ | 6.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72.2 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 92.5 $ | 33 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.41 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.14 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.02 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.14 $ | 2.23 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 65.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
192 $ | 99.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.1 $ | 38.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 727 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,887 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,349 $ | 293 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,739 $ | 610 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,912 $ | 2,257 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,835 $ | 1,453 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,662 $ | 561 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 6.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 6.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.5 $ | 40.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,165 $ | 435 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,651 $ | 5,948 $ |