Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 | $11 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 | $3.76 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 | $1.12 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.01 | $3.21 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 | $3.99 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $5.88 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 | $3.17 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 | $1.67 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 | $1.82 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 | $2.34 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 | $1.23 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,076 | $1,077 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,347 | $849 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 | $196 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,348 | $781 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $864 | $533 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 | $122 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 | $40 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $305 | $322 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 | $90 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $9 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 | $12 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 | $47 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 | $37 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 | $100 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 | $79 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 | $21,332 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 | $0.81 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 | $32 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 | $21 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $5.00 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 | $12 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 | $78 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $5.68 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 | $3.42 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $4.39 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 | $3.46 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 | $2.06 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | $14 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 | $36 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $22 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 | $58 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 | $53 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $8 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 | $4.39 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 | $5.00 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 | $419 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 | $46 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $8 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 86 prices entered by 7 different people.
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