Cost of Living in Santa Cruz - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,199 (excluding rent), and $1,896 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,399 (excluding rent), and $3,854 including rent.
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$2.09 AWG 3.74
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White Bread (500g)
$2.76 AWG 4.94
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.38 AWG 7.84
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Eggs
$4.68 AWG 8.37
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.87 AWG 14.1
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.35 AWG 13.16
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.54 AWG 11.71
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Apples (1kg)
$4.47 AWG 8.01
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Banana (1kg)
$4.52 AWG 8.09
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Oranges (1kg)
$8.41 AWG 15.05
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Tomato (1kg)
$6.76 AWG 12.11
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Potato (1kg)
$6.76 AWG 12.1
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Onion (1kg)
$1.91 AWG 3.42
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.98 AWG 5.33
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$4.38 AWG 7.83
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.41 AWG 18.64
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Wine (Bottle)
$19.61 AWG 35.11
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.55 AWG 4.56
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.01 AWG 5.39
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🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.92 AWG 3.44
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$153 AWG 274
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$19.7 AWG 35.27
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$19.5 AWG 34.91
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Monthly) (85m2)
$140 AWG 250
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$72 AWG 129
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$206 AWG 369
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$70.1 AWG 126
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$47.18 AWG 84.5
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Cinema Ticket
$8.53 AWG 15.28
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$139 AWG 249
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$76.4 AWG 137
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$110 AWG 197
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$141 AWG 253
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$139 AWG 248
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,300 AWG 2,327
$675 AWG 1,208
$1,925 AWG 3,446
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$546 AWG 977
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,540 AWG 2,757
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,388 AWG 2,484
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,554 AWG 6,364
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