Cost of living in Bethesda is 43% higher than in Limon (without rent).
Rent in Bethesda is 195% more expensive than in Limon.
Cost of living including rent in Bethesda is 125% higher than in Limon.
Food in Bethesda is 51% more expensive than in Limon.
Transport in Bethesda is 28% more expensive than in Limon.
| Bethesda | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bethesda | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.7 $ | 45 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.05 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.05 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.81 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.45 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.9 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.6 $ | 4.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.99 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 99.4 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.1 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.23 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.23 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.8 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.7 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
76.5 $ | 44.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,689 $ | 440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,161 $ | 228 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,931 $ | 590 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,803 $ | 505 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,680 $ | 2,175 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,267 $ | 1,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,780 $ | 1,045 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.57 % | 11.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.3 $ | 33 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.6 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.4 $ | 70.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,287 $ | 470 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,796 $ | 11,720 $ |