Cost of living in Valdosta is 63% higher than in San Miguel (without rent).
Rent in Valdosta is 120% more expensive than in San Miguel.
Cost of living including rent in Valdosta is 94% higher than in San Miguel.
Food in Valdosta is 82% more expensive than in San Miguel.
Transport in Valdosta is 18% cheaper than in San Miguel.
| Valdosta | San Miguel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Valdosta | San Miguel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.2 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.92 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.24 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.07 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.22 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.49 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.9 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.31 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.49 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.28 $ | 2.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.02 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.6 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.75 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 98.3 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.66 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.23 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.37 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.07 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 97 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.9 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,119 $ | 454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,413 $ | 830 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,133 $ | 621 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,265 $ | 972 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,660 $ | 1,361 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,675 $ | 957 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,152 $ | 389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.75 % | 10 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 29 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Haircut | 16.6 $ | 7.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.4 $ | 64 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 431 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,249 $ | 4,313 $ |