Cost of living
Dublin (United States) compared to San Marcos (United States)
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Overview comparison
Dublin (United States)San Marcos (United States)
Consumer prices in Dublin (United States) are roughly 1% higher than in San Marcos (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Dublin (United States) | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,330 | 2,822 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,056 | 6,351 |
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| Without rent one person | 902 | 986 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,072 | 3,240 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,185.58 | 1,637.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,945.8 | 2,635.51 |
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| Food person | 675 | 553 |
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| Food family | 1,412 | 1,468 |
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| Transport person | 160.32 | 103.77 |
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| Transport family | 483.77 | 274.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.85 years | 62.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dublin (United States) | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.58 | 15.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 99.45 | 79.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.37 | 8.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.92 | 5.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.49 | 4.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.1 | 3.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dublin (United States) | San Marcos (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,176.22 | 1,792.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,347.58 | 1,319.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,897.21 | 2,640.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,963.2 | 2,056.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.38 | 120.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 301.8 | 200.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.31 | 56.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dublin (United States) | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.19 | 5.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,674 | 4,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,789 | 3,587 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.67 | 2.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 121.59% | 57.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.72 | 15.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.02 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dublin (United States) | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 3.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.13 | 3.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.48 | 14.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.18 | 11.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.97 | 15.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.38 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.41 |
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Other
| Item | Dublin (United States) | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.63 | 57.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.52 | 13.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 66.7 | 118.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.42 | 23.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 89.65 | 43.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.35 | 79.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,210.06 | 1,497.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,467 | 18,712 |
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