Cost of living in Boca Chica is 35% higher than in Esteli (without rent).
Rent in Boca Chica is 51% more expensive than in Esteli.
Cost of living including rent in Boca Chica is 41% higher than in Esteli.
Food in Boca Chica is 21% more expensive than in Esteli.
Transport in Boca Chica is 115% more expensive than in Esteli.
| Boca Chica | Esteli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Boca Chica | Esteli | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.54 $ | 10 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.3 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.93 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.05 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.34 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.13 $ | 2.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.4 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 5.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.4 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.94 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.54 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.08 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.5 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.2 $ | 43 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.2 $ | 41.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 212 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 479 $ | 258 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 340 $ | 171 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 707 $ | 305 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,859 $ | 1,248 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 842 $ | 986 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 374 $ | 267 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.14 % | 10.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.07 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Haircut | 8.92 $ | 4.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.5 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 76.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,225 $ | 7,444 $ |