Cost of living
San Marcos (United States) compared to San Carlos (United States)
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Overview comparison
San Marcos (United States)San Carlos (United States)
Consumer prices in San Marcos (United States) are roughly 1% higher than in San Carlos (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,822 | 2,671 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,351 | 5,503 |
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| Without rent one person | 986 | 801 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,240 | 2,386 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,637.83 | 1,389.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,635.51 | 2,689.72 |
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| Food person | 553 | 596 |
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| Food family | 1,468 | 1,812 |
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| Transport person | 103.77 | 94.06 |
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| Transport family | 274.54 | 255.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.07 years | 68.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.61 | 19.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.37 | 64.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.89 | 9.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 | 6.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.57 | 4.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.02 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,792.88 | 1,628.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,319.75 | 1,290.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,640.02 | 3,169.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,056.54 | 2,455.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.81 | 137.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 200.94 | 212.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.11 | 77.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.82 | 6.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,680 | 5,427 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,587 | 2,739 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.66 | 2.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.83% | 81.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.66 | 14.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.88 | 3.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.84 | 3.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.1 | 15.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.86 | 12.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.94 | 14.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.84 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 | 1.48 |
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Other
| Item | San Marcos (United States) | San Carlos (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 57.83 | 43.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.1 | 13.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 118.65 | 136.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.75 | 17.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.63 | 53.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.06 | 89.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,497.12 | 1,246.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,712 | 19,204 |
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