Cost of living
Sierra Madre compared to South Carolina
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Overview comparison
Sierra MadreSouth Carolina
Consumer prices in Sierra Madre are roughly 8% higher than in South Carolina.
Cost of living
| Item | Sierra Madre | South Carolina |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,246 | 2,555 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,617 | 4,887 |
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| Without rent one person | 819 | 787 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,334 | 2,658 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,643.39 | 1,135.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,927.07 | 2,402.68 |
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| Food person | 725 | 664 |
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| Food family | 1,626 | 1,573 |
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| Transport person | 100.67 | 51.84 |
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| Transport family | 220.32 | 138.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.74 years | 67.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sierra Madre | South Carolina |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.68 | 17.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.03 | 67.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.44 | 9.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.71 | 4.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.08 | 4.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.57 | 2.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sierra Madre | South Carolina |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,396.96 | 1,235.04 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,371.1 | 1,275.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,333.62 | 2,770.24 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,534.21 | 1,990.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.48 | 132.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 210.46 | 199.28 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.66 | 75.43 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sierra Madre | South Carolina |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.31 | 7.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,368 | 3,720 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,970 | 2,564 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.21 | 2.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.5% | 52.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.54 | 13.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 0.74 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sierra Madre | South Carolina |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.94 | 3.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.83 | 2.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.94 | 12.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.19 | 13.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.3 | 18.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.44 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 1.05 |
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Other
| Item | Sierra Madre | South Carolina |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.52 | 33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.49 | 11.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 113.68 | 96.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.34 | 16.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.6 | 42.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.56 | 85.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,713.12 | 1,409.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,920 | 18,363 |
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