Cost of living in Arlington Heights is 43% higher than in San Ignacio (without rent).
Rent in Arlington Heights is 212% more expensive than in San Ignacio.
Cost of living including rent in Arlington Heights is 126% higher than in San Ignacio.
Food in Arlington Heights is 40% more expensive than in San Ignacio.
Transport in Arlington Heights is very similar to San Ignacio.
| Arlington Heights | San Ignacio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arlington Heights | San Ignacio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.5 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.79 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.6 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.72 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.44 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.38 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.8 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.4 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.67 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.9 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.75 $ | 5.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.01 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.4 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.2 $ | 24 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.84 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.72 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.86 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 212 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
68.8 $ | 87.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,452 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,514 $ | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,544 $ | 437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,971 $ | 597 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,462 $ | 201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,997 $ | 941 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,992 $ | 992 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.41 % | 12.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.2 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 27.4 $ | 5.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.5 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46 $ | 33.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,204 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,031 $ | 6,067 $ |