Cost of living in Valley Stream is 72% higher than in Spanish Town (without rent).
Rent in Valley Stream is 580% more expensive than in Spanish Town.
Cost of living including rent in Valley Stream is 247% higher than in Spanish Town.
Food in Valley Stream is 75% more expensive than in Spanish Town.
Transport in Valley Stream is 22% more expensive than in Spanish Town.
| Valley Stream | Spanish Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Valley Stream | Spanish Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.4 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.5 $ | 76.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.46 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.43 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.35 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.76 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.9 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ | 8.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.36 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 117 $ | 41.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.3 $ | 27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 149 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 9.04 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 6.46 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 96 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
172 $ | 150 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.6 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,599 $ | 114 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,733 $ | 253 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,880 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,221 $ | 1,717 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,065 $ | 1,890 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,865 $ | 1,681 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,538 $ | 1,169 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 9.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 86.9 $ | 81.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.4 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 21.4 $ | 9.23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.8 $ | 73.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.8 $ | 35.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,675 $ | 238 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,242 $ | 2,120 $ |