Cost of living in Caguas is 83% higher than in Choloma (without rent).
Rent in Caguas is 195% more expensive than in Choloma.
Cost of living including rent in Caguas is 127% higher than in Choloma.
Food in Caguas is 121% more expensive than in Choloma.
Transport in Caguas is 4% more expensive than in Choloma.
| Caguas | Choloma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Caguas | Choloma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.1 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.4 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.01 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.6 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.49 $ | 0.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.15 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.24 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.42 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 2.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.01 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69 $ | 35 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.2 $ | 18.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.8 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.17 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.85 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.67 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 84.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
175 $ | 129 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 80.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 482 $ | 66.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 980 $ | 292 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 702 $ | 85.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,097 $ | 349 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,313 $ | 574 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 866 $ | 450 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,051 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.84 % | 10.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.9 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.92 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ | 4.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.5 $ | 64.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.7 $ | 48.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 31.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,316 $ | 3,525 $ |