Cost of living
Tamarac compared to Santa Maria
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Overview comparison
TamaracSanta Maria
Consumer prices in Santa Maria are roughly 5% higher than in Tamarac.
Cost of living
| Item | Tamarac | Santa Maria |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,957 | 2,503 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,576 | 6,064 |
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| Without rent one person | 814 | 711 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,465 | 3,238 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,813.34 | 1,561.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,977.12 | 3,123.08 |
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| Food person | 532 | 628 |
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| Food family | 1,451 | 1,531 |
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| Transport person | 84.49 | 97.63 |
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| Transport family | 312.2 | 302.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.08 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tamarac | Santa Maria |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.77 | 18.45 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.5 | 63.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.51 | 11.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.32 | 4.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.83 | 4.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.25 | 2.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tamarac | Santa Maria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,966.96 | 2,002.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,351.19 | 1,280.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,200.5 | 3,595.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,521.2 | 2,135.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.14 | 107.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 190.21 | 162.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.6 | 54.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tamarac | Santa Maria |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 6.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,815 | 4,284 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,414 | 2,592 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.72 | 1.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 76.48% | 57.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.4 | 16.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tamarac | Santa Maria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.03 | 3.03 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.34 | 3.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.97 | 15.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.26 | 10.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 14.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 2.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.18 |
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Other
| Item | Tamarac | Santa Maria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.59 | 48.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.31 | 11.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 106.01 | 113.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.71 | 17.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.87 | 46.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.69 | 87.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,689.01 | 1,356.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,088 | 24,511 |
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