Cost of living
Central (Puerto Rico) compared to San Carlos (United States)
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Overview comparison
Central (Puerto Rico)San Carlos (United States)
Consumer prices in San Carlos (United States) are roughly 63% higher than in Central (Puerto Rico).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Puerto Rico) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 939 | 2,671 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,901 | 5,503 |
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| Without rent one person | 441 | 801 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,054 | 2,386 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 412.57 | 1,389.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 817.01 | 2,689.72 |
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| Food person | 247 | 596 |
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| Food family | 935 | 1,812 |
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| Transport person | 44.74 | 94.06 |
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| Transport family | 89.28 | 255.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.58 years | 68.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Puerto Rico) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.89 | 19.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.99 | 64.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.24 | 9.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 6.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.29 | 4.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.26 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Puerto Rico) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 472.24 | 1,628.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 168.27 | 1,290.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,239.46 | 3,169.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 635.85 | 2,455.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.53 | 137.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 218.08 | 212.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.36 | 77.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Puerto Rico) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.72 | 6.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,870 | 5,427 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 500 | 2,739 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 2.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.23% | 81.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.44 | 14.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Puerto Rico) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.55 | 3.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.42 | 15.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.23 | 12.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.02 | 14.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.48 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Puerto Rico) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.14 | 43.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.65 | 13.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.25 | 136.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 17.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.64 | 53.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 53.4 | 89.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 73.85 | 1,246.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,864 | 19,204 |
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