Cost of living
Converse compared to San Marcos (United States)
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Overview comparison
ConverseSan Marcos (United States)
Consumer prices in San Marcos (United States) are roughly 2% higher than in Converse.
Cost of living
| Item | Converse | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,112 | 2,822 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,298 | 6,351 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,014 | 986 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,761 | 3,240 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,504.85 | 1,637.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,726.77 | 2,635.51 |
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| Food person | 499 | 553 |
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| Food family | 1,858 | 1,468 |
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| Transport person | 103.79 | 103.77 |
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| Transport family | 256.25 | 274.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.27 years | 62.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Converse | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.63 | 15.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.93 | 79.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.95 | 8.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.97 | 5.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.25 | 4.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.99 | 3.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Converse | San Marcos (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,507.41 | 1,792.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,426.14 | 1,319.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,087.77 | 2,640.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,352.02 | 2,056.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.56 | 120.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.11 | 200.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.72 | 56.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Converse | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.11 | 5.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,173 | 4,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,706 | 3,587 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.32 | 2.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.48% | 57.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.31 | 15.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.85 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Converse | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.98 | 3.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.39 | 3.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.1 | 14.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.08 | 11.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.1 | 15.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.41 |
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Other
| Item | Converse | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.83 | 57.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.95 | 13.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 137.57 | 118.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.99 | 23.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.44 | 43.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.32 | 79.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,637.6 | 1,497.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,796 | 18,712 |
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