Cost of living in Chinandega is 56% lower than in Luganville (without rent).
Rent in Chinandega is 87% cheaper than in Luganville.
Cost of living including rent in Chinandega is 79% lower than in Luganville.
Food in Chinandega is 56% cheaper than in Luganville.
Transport in Chinandega is 57% cheaper than in Luganville.
| Chinandega | Luganville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chinandega | Luganville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.28 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.6 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.07 $ | 9.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 2.21 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.87 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.87 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 20 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.68 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.92 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.02 $ | 9.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.55 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.18 $ | 8.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25 $ | 43 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.52 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.96 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.7 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.3 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.9 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.6 $ | 114 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 198 $ | 2,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 216 $ | 3,114 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ | 2,477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 273 $ | 3,838 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,171 $ | 3,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 935 $ | 2,102 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 301 $ | 559 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.48 % | 7.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.2 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.33 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.4 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.6 $ | 46.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 96.2 $ | 452 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,492 $ | 6,313 $ |