Cost of living in Baie-Mahault is 70% higher than in Valmiera (without rent).
Rent in Baie-Mahault is 90% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Cost of living including rent in Baie-Mahault is 79% higher than in Valmiera.
Food in Baie-Mahault is 86% more expensive than in Valmiera.
Transport in Baie-Mahault is 57% more expensive than in Valmiera.
| Baie-Mahault | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Baie-Mahault | Valmiera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.6 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.7 $ | 8.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.09 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.66 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.71 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.51 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.29 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 4.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.67 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.7 $ | 11.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.4 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.95 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.61 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.1 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.07 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.5 $ | 173 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.9 $ | 270 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 636 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,306 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 711 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,252 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,842 $ | 1,339 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,640 $ | 997 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,259 $ | 938 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.87 % | 4.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.2 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 23.6 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 140 $ | 96 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 108 $ | 88.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 184 $ | 540 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,746 $ | 13,779 $ |