Cost of living in Charleston is 186% higher than in Jinotega (without rent).
Rent in Charleston is 1,234% more expensive than in Jinotega.
Cost of living including rent in Charleston is 482% higher than in Jinotega.
Food in Charleston is 207% more expensive than in Jinotega.
Transport in Charleston is 177% more expensive than in Jinotega.
| Charleston | Jinotega | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Charleston | Jinotega | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25.1 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 120 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.02 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.25 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.51 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.98 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.28 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.09 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.01 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.84 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.2 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.05 $ | 3.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.2 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.7 $ | 5.09 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 99.9 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.2 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.49 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.95 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
157 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
241 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.3 $ | 36.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,388 $ | 71.3 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,589 $ | 150 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,949 $ | 90.2 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,411 $ | 181 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,191 $ | 1,300 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,130 $ | 998 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,685 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 10.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.9 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.2 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 4.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.3 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.9 $ | 60 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,545 $ | 49.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,099 $ | 7,582 $ |