Cost of living
Lake Arbor compared to Santa Monica (United States)
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Overview comparison
Lake ArborSanta Monica (United States)
Consumer prices in Lake Arbor are roughly 7% higher than in Santa Monica (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Lake Arbor | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,477 | 2,948 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,335 | 6,621 |
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| Without rent one person | 957 | 880 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,516 | 2,696 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,313.01 | 1,280.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,317.38 | 2,796.68 |
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| Food person | 659 | 596 |
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| Food family | 1,391 | 1,482 |
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| Transport person | 97.32 | 102.37 |
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| Transport family | 296.49 | 295.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.72 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lake Arbor | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.32 | 14.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 80 | 74.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.51 | 10.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 | 5.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.3 | 6.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.35 | 2.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lake Arbor | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,927.27 | 2,027.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,493.1 | 1,577.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,895.64 | 2,821.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,659.78 | 2,227.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.88 | 109.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 170.15 | 153.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.16 | 54.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lake Arbor | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.96 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,852 | 4,209 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,894 | 3,640 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.26 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.54% | 77.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.46 | 20.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lake Arbor | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.81 | 2.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.02 | 4.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 11.18 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.49 | 9.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.08 | 16.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.51 |
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Other
| Item | Lake Arbor | Santa Monica (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.86 | 50.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.03 | 14.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 134.52 | 129.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.58 | 16.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.55 | 44.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.29 | 100.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,620.06 | 1,310.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,490 | 17,428 |
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