- Cost of Living
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- United States
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 | $20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.90 | $4.29 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 | $1.06 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.01 | $4.75 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 | $4.31 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 | $3.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 | $1.48 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $17 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 | $2.88 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.31 | $1.68 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,194 | $2,255 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,440 | $1,604 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 | $211 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,348 | $1,692 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $864 | $1,283 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 | $118 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $44 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $296 | $293 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 | $167 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $14 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 | $32 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 | $42 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 | $43 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 | $97 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 | $110 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 | $23,210 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 | $0.95 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 | $64 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 | $24 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 | $13 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 | $98 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $6 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 | $3.45 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.95 | $3.95 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 | $3.78 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 | $1.55 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 | $21 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 | $56 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 | $30 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 | $114 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 | $105 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 | $5.03 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 | $7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $557 | $409 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 | $0.35 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 | $49 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $8 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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