Cost of living in Bettendorf is 52% higher than in San Miguel Petapa (without rent).
Rent in Bettendorf is 172% more expensive than in San Miguel Petapa.
Cost of living including rent in Bettendorf is 104% higher than in San Miguel Petapa.
Food in Bettendorf is 64% more expensive than in San Miguel Petapa.
Transport in Bettendorf is 20% more expensive than in San Miguel Petapa.
| Bettendorf | San Miguel Petapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bettendorf | San Miguel Petapa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.1 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 68.4 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.23 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.06 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2 $ | 1.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.9 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.63 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.95 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 7.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.83 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.09 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.35 $ | 3.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.27 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.9 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.81 $ | 8.73 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 87.6 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.13 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.95 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.22 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
168 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.9 $ | 43.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 756 $ | 261 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,554 $ | 558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,381 $ | 434 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,137 $ | 940 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,004 $ | 1,371 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,703 $ | 923 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,696 $ | 458 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.49 % | 8.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.4 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Haircut | 15.8 $ | 13.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.2 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.9 $ | 50.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 574 $ | 217 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,601 $ | 5,574 $ |