Cost of living in Baltimore is 166% higher than in Matagalpa (without rent).
Rent in Baltimore is 495% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living including rent in Baltimore is 304% higher than in Matagalpa.
Food in Baltimore is 144% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Transport in Baltimore is 234% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
| Baltimore | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Baltimore | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.5 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.8 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.6 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.46 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.74 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.37 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.89 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.16 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.72 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.71 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.75 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.3 $ | 2.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.57 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 85.5 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 91.2 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.13 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.99 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.77 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
78.4 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,129 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,912 $ | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,464 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,707 $ | 364 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,078 $ | 1,274 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,797 $ | 980 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,221 $ | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.68 % | 10.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.9 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 4.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.8 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.8 $ | 38.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,294 $ | 99.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,290 $ | 7,500 $ |