Cost of living
San Marcos (United States) compared to Rhode Island
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Overview comparison
San Marcos (United States)Rhode Island
Consumer prices in Rhode Island are roughly 0% higher than in San Marcos (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,822 | 2,552 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,351 | 5,498 |
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| Without rent one person | 986 | 1,056 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,240 | 3,620 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,637.83 | 1,651.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,635.51 | 2,438.88 |
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| Food person | 553 | 819 |
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| Food family | 1,468 | 1,718 |
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| Transport person | 103.77 | 79.88 |
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| Transport family | 274.54 | 171.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.07 years | 72.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.61 | 26.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.37 | 109.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.89 | 13.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 | 6.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.57 | 4.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.02 | 2.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,792.88 | 1,864.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,319.75 | 986.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,640.02 | 2,452.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,056.54 | 2,115.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.81 | 105.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 200.94 | 184.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.11 | 48.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.82 | 7.42 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,680 | 3,752 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,587 | 2,604 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.66 | 2.06 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.83% | 70.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.66 | 20.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.88 | 4.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.84 | 4.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.1 | 10.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.86 | 10.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.94 | 19.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 | 1.44 |
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Other
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.83 | 56.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.1 | 16.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 118.65 | 96.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.75 | 13.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.63 | 50.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.06 | 64.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,497.12 | 1,692.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,712 | 21,589 |
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