Cost of living
Alabama compared to Santa Cruz (United States)
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Overview comparison
AlabamaSanta Cruz (United States)
Consumer prices in Santa Cruz (United States) are roughly 26% higher than in Alabama.
Cost of living
| Item | Alabama | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,053 | 2,910 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,135 | 6,105 |
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| Without rent one person | 871 | 732 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,808 | 3,422 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,098.76 | 1,291.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,954.99 | 2,624.96 |
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| Food person | 548 | 590 |
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| Food family | 1,530 | 1,678 |
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| Transport person | 52.33 | 82.44 |
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| Transport family | 173.91 | 248.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.1 years | 82.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alabama | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.28 | 20.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.63 | 91.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.48 | 12.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.33 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.74 | 6.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 2.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alabama | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 963.74 | 2,021.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 867.63 | 1,371.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,888.84 | 2,546.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,303.12 | 2,379.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.45 | 114.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.02 | 193.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.3 | 65.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alabama | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.76 | 7.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,231 | 5,436 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,107 | 3,252 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 2.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.55% | 67.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.97 | 21.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alabama | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.48 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.55 | 4.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.54 | 13.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.39 | 12.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.06 | 15.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Alabama | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.47 | 60.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.6 | 14.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 88.17 | 124.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.82 | 22.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.9 | 47.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.55 | 74.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 976.96 | 1,435.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,562 | 19,078 |
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