Cost of living
Dolton compared to Santa Monica (United States)
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Overview comparison
DoltonSanta Monica (United States)
Consumer prices in Dolton are roughly 11% higher than in Santa Monica (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Dolton | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,723 | 2,948 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,458 | 6,621 |
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| Without rent one person | 723 | 880 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,371 | 2,696 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,266 | 1,280.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,931.63 | 2,796.68 |
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| Food person | 633 | 596 |
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| Food family | 1,889 | 1,482 |
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| Transport person | 101.32 | 102.37 |
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| Transport family | 260.76 | 295.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.04 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dolton | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.83 | 14.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 62.76 | 74.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.32 | 10.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 | 5.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.73 | 6.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.49 | 2.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dolton | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,501.94 | 2,027.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,306.39 | 1,577.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,236.71 | 2,821.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,810.86 | 2,227.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.93 | 109.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.92 | 153.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 75.56 | 54.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dolton | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.01 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,966 | 4,209 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,067 | 3,640 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.67% | 77.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.45 | 20.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dolton | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.17 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.35 | 4.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.82 | 11.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.71 | 9.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.7 | 16.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 | 1.51 |
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Other
| Item | Dolton | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.85 | 50.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.13 | 14.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 115.49 | 129.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.29 | 16.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.32 | 44.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.35 | 100.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,566.13 | 1,310.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,430 | 17,428 |
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