Cost of living
Santa Cruz (United States) compared to Alexandria (United States)
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Overview comparison
Santa Cruz (United States)Alexandria (United States)
Consumer prices in Santa Cruz (United States) are roughly 75% higher than in Alexandria (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Cruz (United States) | Alexandria (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,910 | 583 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,105 | 2,130 |
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| Without rent one person | 732 | 323 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,422 | 1,342 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,291.43 | 267.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,624.96 | 606.7 |
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| Food person | 590 | 253 |
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| Food family | 1,678 | 730 |
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| Transport person | 82.44 | 20.71 |
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| Transport family | 248.15 | 70.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.58 years | 78.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Cruz (United States) | Alexandria (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.5 | 9.83 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 91.94 | 27.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.81 | 7.14 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.84 | 1.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.03 | 1.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.36 | 2.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Cruz (United States) | Alexandria (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,021.11 | 353.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,371.48 | 242.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,546.21 | 821.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,379.56 | 506.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.38 | 69.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 193.47 | 115.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.36 | 6.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Cruz (United States) | Alexandria (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.34 | 6.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,436 | 1,151 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,252 | 490 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 0.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 67.63% | 20.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.32 | 3.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Cruz (United States) | Alexandria (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.09 | 1.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.42 | 1.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.02 | 4.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.93 | 4.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.18 | 10.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Cruz (United States) | Alexandria (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.22 | 29.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.31 | 3.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 124.16 | 39.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.92 | 6.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.6 | 50.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.89 | 71.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,435.54 | 374.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,078 | 4,286 |
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