Cost of living in Central is 40% higher than in San Pedro Sula (without rent).
Rent in Central is 156% more expensive than in San Pedro Sula.
Cost of living including rent in Central is 96% higher than in San Pedro Sula.
Food in Central is 61% more expensive than in San Pedro Sula.
Transport in Central is 52% cheaper than in San Pedro Sula.
| Central | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Central | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.7 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.7 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.96 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.04 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.17 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.26 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.88 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.08 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.12 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.5 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.64 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.9 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.73 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.84 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.7 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.8 $ | 18.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 104 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.05 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.97 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.48 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 2.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 92.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 142 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67 $ | 49.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,083 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,887 $ | 543 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,155 $ | 472 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,073 $ | 712 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,083 $ | 379 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,963 $ | 509 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,483 $ | 571 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 10.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.8 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 4.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.7 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.6 $ | 51.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,423 $ | 150 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,633 $ | 3,438 $ |