Cost of living in Topeka is 46% higher than in San Antonio (without rent).
Rent in Topeka is 34% more expensive than in San Antonio.
Cost of living including rent in Topeka is 39% higher than in San Antonio.
Food in Topeka is 50% more expensive than in San Antonio.
Transport in Topeka is 21% more expensive than in San Antonio.
| Topeka | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Topeka | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 8.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.5 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.9 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.01 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.48 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.12 $ | 1.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.35 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.16 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.79 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.99 $ | 5.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.5 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.8 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 82 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.36 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.21 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 2.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.2 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.9 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70 $ | 20.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 775 $ | 580 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,792 $ | 703 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 692 $ | 712 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,870 $ | 882 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,061 $ | 2,128 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,315 $ | 1,793 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,372 $ | 780 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.5 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.5 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Haircut | 13.3 $ | 13.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72 $ | 66.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.7 $ | 48.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 441 $ | 390 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,683 $ | 5,283 $ |