Cost of living in Cabot is 44% higher than in Jalapa (without rent).
Rent in Cabot is 135% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Cost of living including rent in Cabot is 83% higher than in Jalapa.
Food in Cabot is 38% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Transport in Cabot is 46% more expensive than in Jalapa.
| Cabot | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cabot | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.9 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.5 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.36 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.01 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.28 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.57 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.55 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.2 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.07 $ | 3.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.54 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.2 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.5 $ | 8.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 136 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.7 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.85 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.78 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.8 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.6 $ | 43.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 721 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,803 $ | 518 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,082 $ | 416 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,519 $ | 856 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,190 $ | 1,340 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,973 $ | 860 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,786 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 9.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.1 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 120 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.4 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,029 $ | 217 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,660 $ | 5,622 $ |