Cost of living in Chelmsford is 62% higher than in San Ignacio (without rent).
Rent in Chelmsford is 207% more expensive than in San Ignacio.
Cost of living including rent in Chelmsford is 133% higher than in San Ignacio.
Food in Chelmsford is 60% more expensive than in San Ignacio.
Transport in Chelmsford is very similar to San Ignacio.
| Chelmsford | San Ignacio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chelmsford | San Ignacio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.5 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.24 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.83 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.68 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.88 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.08 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.7 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 5.1 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.71 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.7 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.6 $ | 24 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 160 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.97 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.73 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.13 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.93 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
220 $ | 212 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.4 $ | 87.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,400 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,988 $ | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,591 $ | 437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,373 $ | 597 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,901 $ | 201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,471 $ | 941 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,426 $ | 992 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 12.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 18.3 $ | 5.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.6 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.5 $ | 33.1 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,483 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,525 $ | 6,067 $ |