Cost of living
Archdale compared to Santa Cruz (United States)
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Overview comparison
ArchdaleSanta Cruz (United States)
Consumer prices in Santa Cruz (United States) are roughly 7% higher than in Archdale.
Cost of living
| Item | Archdale | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,300 | 2,910 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,121 | 6,105 |
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| Without rent one person | 938 | 732 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,746 | 3,422 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,414.73 | 1,291.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,407.86 | 2,624.96 |
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| Food person | 685 | 590 |
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| Food family | 1,356 | 1,678 |
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| Transport person | 104.71 | 82.44 |
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| Transport family | 222.87 | 248.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.94 years | 82.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Archdale | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.44 | 20.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.87 | 91.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.93 | 12.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.75 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.37 | 6.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.16 | 2.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Archdale | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,733.29 | 2,021.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,220.58 | 1,371.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,600.45 | 2,546.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,724.67 | 2,379.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.16 | 114.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.33 | 193.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.81 | 65.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Archdale | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.53 | 7.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,921 | 5,436 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,083 | 3,252 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 2.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 67.95% | 67.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.09 | 21.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Archdale | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.32 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.05 | 4.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.32 | 13.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.75 | 12.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.44 | 15.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 1.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Archdale | Santa Cruz (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.78 | 60.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.07 | 14.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 129.22 | 124.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.75 | 22.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.58 | 47.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.03 | 74.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,159.71 | 1,435.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,586 | 19,078 |
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