Cost of living in Bani is 21% higher than in Esteli (without rent).
Rent in Bani is 16% more expensive than in Esteli.
Cost of living including rent in Bani is 20% higher than in Esteli.
Food in Bani is 9% more expensive than in Esteli.
Transport in Bani is 97% more expensive than in Esteli.
| Bani | Esteli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bani | Esteli | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.12 $ | 10 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.8 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.19 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.17 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.82 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.35 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.38 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.12 $ | 2.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 5.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.5 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.92 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.36 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.07 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.48 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.5 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54 $ | 43 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.2 $ | 41.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 196 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 198 $ | 258 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 171 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 264 $ | 305 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,316 $ | 1,248 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,044 $ | 986 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 395 $ | 267 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.99 % | 10.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.5 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.53 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Haircut | 8.55 $ | 4.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.8 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.8 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 348 $ | 76.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,871 $ | 7,444 $ |