Cost of living in St. Louis is 55% higher than in Apopa (without rent).
Rent in St. Louis is 87% more expensive than in Apopa.
Cost of living including rent in St. Louis is 72% higher than in Apopa.
Food in St. Louis is 60% more expensive than in Apopa.
Transport in St. Louis is 55% more expensive than in Apopa.
| St. Louis | Apopa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| St. Louis | Apopa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21 $ | 10 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.9 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.4 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.35 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.74 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.39 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.14 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.97 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.43 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.7 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.97 $ | 4.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.48 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 77.7 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ | 29.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 85.5 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.14 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.98 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.17 $ | 1.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
190 $ | 96.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.7 $ | 43.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 927 $ | 476 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,805 $ | 779 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,154 $ | 660 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,095 $ | 1,126 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,615 $ | 2,084 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,411 $ | 1,357 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,731 $ | 487 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 10.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 8.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.9 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.3 $ | 73.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,178 $ | 160 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,698 $ | 4,652 $ |