Cost of Living in University vs St. George's

Cost of living in University is 38% higher than in St. George's (without rent).

Rent in University is 143% more expensive than in St. George's.

Cost of living including rent in University is 89% higher than in St. George's.

Food in University is 32% more expensive than in St. George's.

Transport in University is 29% more expensive than in St. George's.

University vs. St. George's Comparision

University St. George's
Cost of Living, including rent
2,010 $
1,065 $
Without Rent
760 $
550 $
Rent & Utilities
1,250 $
515 $
Food
565 $
427 $
Transport
60 $
47 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4,560 $
1,067 $
Quality of Life
70
39
Population
35.1K
4.3K

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University St. George's

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
19.1 $ 6.61 $
Dinner, for 2 57.3 $ 79.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.5 $ 6.89 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.25 $ 1.85 $
Capuccino 4.46 $ 4.4 $
Coke, 330ml 2.45 $ 1.85 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.96 $ 3.54 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.74 $ 1.56 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.84 $ 1.71 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.12 $ 3.96 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.5 $ 9.69 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.3 $ 6.68 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $ 10.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.2 $ 6.68 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $ 1.85 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.16 $ 1.73 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.36 $ 2.1 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.02 $ 1.92 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.2 $ 0.91 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.41 $ 3.45 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.5 $ 10.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.07 $ 1.8 $
Cigarette pack 7.94 $ 2.55 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 2.84 $ 1.01 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 73.1 $ 62.4 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 0.87 $ 1.3 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.2 $ 10.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 91.2 $ 38.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.43 $ 5.84 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 5.15 $ 3.83 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.03 $ 2.65 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.15 $ 1.41 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
122 $ 109 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
187 $ 168 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
65 $ 43.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,004 $ 307 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,887 $ 496 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,297 $ 584 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,266 $ 1,045 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,931 $ 755 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,710 $ 989 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,560 $ 1,067 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.46 % 5.7 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37.6 $ 35.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.1 $ 11 $
Haircut 17.2 $ 6.96 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 78.5 $ 42.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.9 $ 26 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,098 $ 55.4 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,571 $ 2,340 $