Cost of living in Barre is 58% higher than in Soyapango (without rent).
Rent in Barre is 177% more expensive than in Soyapango.
Cost of living including rent in Barre is 122% higher than in Soyapango.
Food in Barre is 79% more expensive than in Soyapango.
Transport in Barre is 36% cheaper than in Soyapango.
| Barre | Soyapango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barre | Soyapango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.8 $ | 9.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 78.5 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.6 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.75 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.74 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.1 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.26 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.28 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.7 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.06 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.3 $ | 26 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 29.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.14 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.92 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.41 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ | 1.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 62.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
181 $ | 94.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.1 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,529 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,333 $ | 806 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,703 $ | 684 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,930 $ | 1,169 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,954 $ | 2,069 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,150 $ | 1,361 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,799 $ | 490 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 10.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 69.6 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ | 9.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.9 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 71.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,274 $ | 158 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,307 $ | 4,659 $ |