Cost of living in Cartago is 4% lower than in Paramaribo (without rent).
Rent in Cartago is 39% more expensive than in Paramaribo.
Cost of living including rent in Cartago is 11% higher than in Paramaribo.
Food in Cartago is 8% cheaper than in Paramaribo.
Transport in Cartago is 45% cheaper than in Paramaribo.
Cartago | Paramaribo | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Cartago | Paramaribo | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.72 $ | 6.93 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 38.2 $ | 56.6 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.18 $ | 9.18 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.99 $ |
Capuccino | 3.46 $ | 2.02 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 1.75 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 $ | 1.46 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.23 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.4 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 3.2 $ | 3.29 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 12.4 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 5.16 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 9.74 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 4.53 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.8 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 2.6 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.29 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.66 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 1.01 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 2.59 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.2 $ | 10 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.06 $ |
Cigarette pack | 4.88 $ | 6.03 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.44 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.8 $ | 90.3 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.09 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.1 $ | 26.1 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 12.8 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.99 $ | 3.35 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.77 $ | 4.46 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.9 $ | 1.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.6 $ | 32.5 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.7 $ | 50.3 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.9 $ | 31.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 327 $ | 176 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 752 $ | 539 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 382 $ | 464 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 712 $ | 1,192 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,046 $ | 188 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 820 $ | 173 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,038 $ | 280 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.37 % | 16.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ | 12.7 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 6.29 $ | 5.05 $ |
Haircut | 12.7 $ | 6.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.7 $ | 75.6 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 72.4 $ | 36.5 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 502 $ | 63.6 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,088 $ | 5,271 $ |