Cost of living in St. John's is 25% higher than in San Antonio (without rent).
Rent in St. John's is 25% cheaper than in San Antonio.
Cost of living including rent in St. John's is 4% lower than in San Antonio.
Food in St. John's is 15% more expensive than in San Antonio.
Transport in St. John's is 76% more expensive than in San Antonio.
| St. John's | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| St. John's | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.6 $ | 8.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.8 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.97 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.55 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.49 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.87 $ | 1.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.18 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.03 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.46 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.9 $ | 5.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.92 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.2 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 71.9 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.7 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.52 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 20.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 580 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 593 $ | 703 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 712 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 800 $ | 882 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,302 $ | 2,128 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,750 $ | 1,793 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,308 $ | 780 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.48 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Haircut | 10.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.5 $ | 66.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.8 $ | 48.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 390 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,956 $ | 5,283 $ |