Cost of living in Austin is 48% higher than in Sonsonate (without rent).
Rent in Austin is 257% more expensive than in Sonsonate.
Cost of living including rent in Austin is 143% higher than in Sonsonate.
Food in Austin is 50% more expensive than in Sonsonate.
Transport in Austin is 13% cheaper than in Sonsonate.
| Austin | Sonsonate | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Austin | Sonsonate | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.8 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.03 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.98 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.3 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.85 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.6 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.99 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.05 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.4 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.9 $ | 25.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 95.2 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.99 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.94 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.21 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 1.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.2 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 98.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
76.3 $ | 39.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,213 $ | 264 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,268 $ | 458 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,438 $ | 428 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,211 $ | 628 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,354 $ | 2,760 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,182 $ | 1,292 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,692 $ | 531 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 10.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.8 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Haircut | 15.4 $ | 4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.3 $ | 63.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,373 $ | 158 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,817 $ | 4,688 $ |