Cost of living
Palestine compared to San Marcos (United States)
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Overview comparison
PalestineSan Marcos (United States)
Consumer prices in Palestine are roughly 11% higher than in San Marcos (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Palestine | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,719 | 2,822 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,824 | 6,351 |
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| Without rent one person | 757 | 986 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,422 | 3,240 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,535.54 | 1,637.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,419.71 | 2,635.51 |
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| Food person | 637 | 553 |
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| Food family | 1,609 | 1,468 |
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| Transport person | 100.37 | 103.77 |
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| Transport family | 222.52 | 274.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 87.31 years | 62.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Palestine | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.69 | 15.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.76 | 79.37 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.51 | 8.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.89 | 5.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.36 | 4.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.47 | 3.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Palestine | San Marcos (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,936.11 | 1,792.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,482.07 | 1,319.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,657.68 | 2,640.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,040.77 | 2,056.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.25 | 120.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 160.76 | 200.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.36 | 56.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Palestine | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.4 | 5.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,324 | 4,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,572 | 3,587 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.24 | 2.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 72.84% | 57.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.49 | 15.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Palestine | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.08 | 3.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.5 | 3.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.3 | 14.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.67 | 11.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.86 | 15.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.41 |
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Other
| Item | Palestine | San Marcos (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.05 | 57.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.95 | 13.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 137.23 | 118.65 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.68 | 23.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.76 | 43.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 87.59 | 79.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,633.01 | 1,497.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,639 | 18,712 |
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