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Cheaper overall| Expense | Santa Ana | San Miguel | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.09 | $4.80 | San Miguel |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.35 | $19.20 | San Miguel |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.44 | San Miguel |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $109 | San Miguel |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.66 | $17.60 | San Miguel |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.18 | $46.40 | San Miguel |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.25 | $13.44 | San Miguel |
| Fitness club membership | $14.25 | $13.44 | San Miguel |
| Cinema ticket | $3.73 | $3.52 | San Miguel |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $196 | San Miguel |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $136 | San Miguel |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $439 | $408 | San Miguel |
| Total single-person budget | $485 | $456 | San Miguel |
| Average net salary | $477 | $450 |
San Miguel is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Ana runs about $485 versus $456 in San Miguel — a difference of roughly 6%.
Salary-adjusted, San Miguel leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Santa Ana · Full cost of living in San Miguel