Cost of living in Brunswick is 127% higher than in Puerto Cortes (without rent).
Rent in Brunswick is 417% more expensive than in Puerto Cortes.
Cost of living including rent in Brunswick is 253% higher than in Puerto Cortes.
Food in Brunswick is 140% more expensive than in Puerto Cortes.
Transport in Brunswick is 8% more expensive than in Puerto Cortes.
| Brunswick | Puerto Cortes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brunswick | Puerto Cortes | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.8 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.56 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.87 $ | 0.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.18 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ | 2.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.7 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.7 $ | 17.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 140 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.82 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.19 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.28 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 2.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.4 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
150 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
72.3 $ | 66.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,353 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,791 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,818 $ | 221 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,489 $ | 457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,784 $ | 591 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,285 $ | 531 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,684 $ | 538 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.71 % | 10.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.5 $ | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Haircut | 18.9 $ | 4.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 127 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.7 $ | 47.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,404 $ | 92.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,092 $ | 3,530 $ |