Cost of living in Taylor is 4% higher than in San Jose (without rent).
Rent in Taylor is 83% more expensive than in San Jose.
Cost of living including rent in Taylor is 39% higher than in San Jose.
Food in Taylor is 10% more expensive than in San Jose.
Transport in Taylor is 41% cheaper than in San Jose.
| Taylor | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taylor | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.8 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.4 $ | 9.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.29 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.87 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.8 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 14 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.79 $ | 4.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.96 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.8 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 15.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 104 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.12 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.7 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.93 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.5 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 44.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 812 $ | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,099 $ | 842 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,201 $ | 645 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,244 $ | 1,229 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,417 $ | 1,929 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,886 $ | 1,540 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,999 $ | 923 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.77 % | 11.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.6 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.3 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 138 $ | 119 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.9 $ | 70.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 957 $ | 501 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,161 $ | 12,846 $ |