Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States)
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Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
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Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
$16 | $12 | 34% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
$7 | $6 | 15% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
$6 | $4.31 | 43% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
$0.87 | $0.63 | 38% |
12 eggs, large | ||
$3.69 | $3.04 | 21% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
$3.74 | $4.25 | 12% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
$10 | $5.42 | 78% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
$3.11 | $3.43 | 9% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
$1.64 | $1.49 | 10% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
$2.23 | $3.98 | 44% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
$15 | $14 | 5% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
$1.88 | $1.89 | 1% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
$2.09 | $2.32 | 10% |
Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$2,133 | $1,279 | 67% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
$1,312 | $845 | 55% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
$161 | $146 | 10% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
$1,291 | $985 | 31% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
$795 | $758 | 5% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
$102 | $136 | 25% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
$68 | $47 | 45% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
$305 | $330 | 8% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
$158 | $122 | 30% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
$10 | $12 | 15% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
$19 | $16 | 20% |
Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
$53 | $43 | 22% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
$56 | $38 | 46% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
$80 | $86 | 6% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
$98 | $122 | 20% |
Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
$21,710 | $20,601 | 5% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
$0.68 | $0.66 | 3% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
$26 | $49 | 47% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
$44 | $18 | 152% |
Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
$9 | $7 | 36% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
$25 | $17 | 45% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
$134 | $108 | 24% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
$6 | $6 | 3% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
$3.66 | $2.72 | 35% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
$6 | $4.79 | 27% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
$3.55 | $3.34 | 6% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
$1.78 | $1.50 | 19% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
$19 | $17 | 11% |
Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
$45 | $40 | 14% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
$22 | $22 | 0% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
$151 | $100 | 51% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
$78 | $86 | 9% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
$10 | $8 | 12% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
$4.72 | $5.18 | 9% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
$5.05 | $4.43 | 14% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
$431 | $427 | 1% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
$0.24 | $0.28 | 13% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
$62 | $36 | 75% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
$7 | $5.89 | 24% |
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For example, you would need at least $4,302 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,800 in Louisville, Kentucky.