Cost of living
San Luis Potosi compared to Santa Barbara (Mexico)
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Overview comparison
San Luis PotosiSanta Barbara (Mexico)
Consumer prices in San Luis Potosi are roughly 10% higher than in Santa Barbara (Mexico).
Cost of living
| Item | San Luis Potosi | Santa Barbara (Mexico) |
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| Total with rent one person | 814 | 791 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,129 | 1,866 |
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| Without rent one person | 508 | 456 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,469 | 1,488 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 342.67 | 258.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 496.19 | 658.38 |
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| Food person | 283 | 374 |
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| Food family | 934 | 776 |
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| Transport person | 60.04 | 54.07 |
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| Transport family | 194.91 | 168.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.58 years | 66.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Luis Potosi | Santa Barbara (Mexico) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.77 | 6.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.66 | 17.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.86 | 5.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 | 2.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.58 | 3.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Luis Potosi | Santa Barbara (Mexico) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 329.82 | 329.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 282.55 | 165.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 566.32 | 585.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 430.41 | 466.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.18 | 64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.83 | 95.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.78 | 25.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Luis Potosi | Santa Barbara (Mexico) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.52 | 9.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,170 | 457 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,530 | 1,867 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.1% | 29.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.98 | 9.18 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Luis Potosi | Santa Barbara (Mexico) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.73 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.22 | 2.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.63 | 6.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.13 | 5.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.93 | 8.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.95 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | San Luis Potosi | Santa Barbara (Mexico) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.11 | 24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.16 | 3.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.19 | 33.85 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.23 | 5.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.68 | 52.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.65 | 86.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 161.11 | 224.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,583 | 2,777 |
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