Cost of living in Cambridge is 215% higher than in Matagalpa (without rent).
Rent in Cambridge is 1,091% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living including rent in Cambridge is 583% higher than in Matagalpa.
Food in Cambridge is 214% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Transport in Cambridge is 73% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
| Cambridge | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cambridge | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.2 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 100 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.1 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.34 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.09 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.01 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.88 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.6 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.5 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.75 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.66 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.8 $ | 2.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.44 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 89.9 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 153 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.59 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.3 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.02 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.6 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 2,601 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,505 $ | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,559 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 5,150 $ | 364 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,875 $ | 1,274 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,826 $ | 980 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,267 $ | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 10.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 100 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.2 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ | 4.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.7 $ | 38.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,428 $ | 99.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,792 $ | 7,500 $ |