Cost of living in Wake Forest is 70% higher than in Santiago de los Caballeros (without rent).
Rent in Wake Forest is 361% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Cost of living including rent in Wake Forest is 181% higher than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Food in Wake Forest is 114% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Transport in Wake Forest is 60% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros.
| Wake Forest | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wake Forest | Santiago de los Caballeros | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.4 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.48 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.68 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.68 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.71 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.4 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.62 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.2 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.88 $ | 3.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.82 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.7 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.7 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 152 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.37 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.42 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.46 $ | 2.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
184 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69 $ | 32.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,155 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,101 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,371 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,580 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,665 $ | 1,003 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,035 $ | 666 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,869 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 13.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.1 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 21.4 $ | 7.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.9 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.5 $ | 53.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,362 $ | 248 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,514 $ | 1,881 $ |