Cost of living in Brookings is 120% higher than in Masaya (without rent).
Rent in Brookings is 482% more expensive than in Masaya.
Cost of living including rent in Brookings is 286% higher than in Masaya.
Food in Brookings is 116% more expensive than in Masaya.
Transport in Brookings is 140% more expensive than in Masaya.
Brookings | Masaya | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Brookings | Masaya | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 9.72 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 79.3 $ | 24.4 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 5.68 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.05 $ | 1.22 $ |
Capuccino | 6.02 $ | 2.55 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 2.99 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 0.61 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.04 $ | 0.82 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.13 $ | 0.83 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 0.79 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 4.19 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 4.75 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 8.74 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.76 $ | 5.34 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.36 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 3.95 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 2.32 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 1.66 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 0.98 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 0.88 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 1.32 $ |
Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 3.29 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ | 0.23 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.6 $ | 14 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 0.94 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ | 6.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 95.7 $ | 24.7 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.46 $ | 5.58 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.79 $ | 3.97 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.53 $ | 2.58 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 34.3 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 52.6 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.4 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,696 $ | 236 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,798 $ | 424 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,884 $ | 309 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,587 $ | 182 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,203 $ | 1,100 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,314 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,463 $ | 272 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.52 % | 10.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 11.2 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 5.67 $ |
Haircut | 14.9 $ | 4.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.5 $ | 51.7 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42 $ | 32.1 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,552 $ | 114 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,318 $ | 6,604 $ |