Cost of living in Amherst is 158% higher than in Jinotega (without rent).
Rent in Amherst is 809% more expensive than in Jinotega.
Cost of living including rent in Amherst is 342% higher than in Jinotega.
Food in Amherst is 166% more expensive than in Jinotega.
Transport in Amherst is 235% more expensive than in Jinotega.
| Amherst | Jinotega | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Amherst | Jinotega | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.2 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.2 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.67 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.19 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.96 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.94 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.65 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.8 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 3.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.12 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 82.1 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.2 $ | 5.09 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 93.2 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.56 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.82 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.63 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.9 $ | 36.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 956 $ | 71.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,606 $ | 150 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,171 $ | 90.2 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,786 $ | 181 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,676 $ | 1,300 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,141 $ | 998 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,383 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.48 % | 10.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 4.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.5 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.6 $ | 60 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,092 $ | 49.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,626 $ | 7,582 $ |