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Compare San José with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | San José United States | Distrito de Panamá Panama | Montevideo Uruguay | Ipswich Australia | Kuwait City Kuwait | Sha Tin Hong Kong | Kwun Tong Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 94.17% | 94.05% | 93.84% | 93.60% | 93.50% | 93.21% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2675 | $1935 | $1596 | $2280 | $2247 | $2280 | $3285 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1400.00 | $900.00 | $615.00 | $950.00 | $1100.00 | $1400.00 | $2100.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $12.00 | $7.00 | $11.00 | $14.00 | $8.00 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $3.25 | $3.25 | $2.30 | $3.50 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $4.70 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 62 | 55 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 80 | 78 |
| Female Safety | 60 | 52 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 77 | 82 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 68 | 48 | 80 | 75 | 15 | 65 | 75 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 244 Mbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | 106 Mbps | 182 Mbps | 277 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | N/A | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 74 | 75 | 75 | 90 | 75 | 87 | 85 |
| English Proficiency | 83 | 56 | 35 | 99 | 60 | 58 | 65 |
| Population | 1.01M | 1.18M | 1.30M | 0.23M | 2.99M | 0.68M | 0.69M |
| Avg Temp | 26.70°C | 27.00°C | 16.80°C | 19.60°C | 26.30°C | 23.30°C | 23.30°C |
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