Cost of living
Espirito Santo compared to Sao Miguel
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Overview comparison
Espirito SantoSao Miguel
Consumer prices in Espirito Santo are roughly 22% higher than in Sao Miguel.
Cost of living
| Item | Espirito Santo | Sao Miguel |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,034 | 942 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,528 | 2,435 |
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| Without rent one person | 581 | 409 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,720 | 1,562 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 470.9 | 300.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 901.39 | 468.74 |
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| Food person | 221 | 306 |
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| Food family | 688 | 749 |
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| Transport person | 141.95 | 82.64 |
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| Transport family | 391.3 | 168 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.34 years | 83.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Espirito Santo | Sao Miguel |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.14 | 4.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.84 | 58.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.52 | 5.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 | 1.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 3.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.09 | 0.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Espirito Santo | Sao Miguel |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 429.46 | 439.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 293 | 189.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 779.17 | 428.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 591.03 | 348.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.97 | 82.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.56 | 113.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.43 | 18.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Espirito Santo | Sao Miguel |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.82 | 11.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,268 | 1,328 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,241 | 1,051 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 | 0.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.65% | 57.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.01 | 9.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.15 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Espirito Santo | Sao Miguel |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.64 | 0.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.65 | 1.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.3 | 5.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.99 | 3.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.54 | 8.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.3 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Espirito Santo | Sao Miguel |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.86 | 24.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.98 | 4.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 61.12 | 90.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.87 | 10.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.59 | 46.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.28 | 149.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 592.38 | 264.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,637 | 9,168 |
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