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