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| Expense | Santa Elena | San Miguel | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.32 | $4.80 | Santa Elena |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.28 | $19.20 | Santa Elena |
| Cappuccino | $1.30 | $1.44 | Santa Elena |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.92 | $109 | Santa Elena |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.84 | $17.60 | Santa Elena |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.76 | $46.40 | Santa Elena |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.10 | $13.44 | Santa Elena |
| Fitness club membership | $12.10 | $13.44 | Santa Elena |
| Cinema ticket | $3.17 | $3.52 | Santa Elena |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $171 | $196 | Santa Elena |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $119 | $136 | Santa Elena |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $358 | $408 | Santa Elena |
| Total single-person budget | $407 | $456 | Santa Elena |
| Average net salary | $405 | $450 |
Santa Elena is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Elena runs about $407 versus $456 in San Miguel — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Santa Elena 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 Elena · Full cost of living in San Miguel