Cost of living in Cienfuegos is 7% lower than in Sonsonate (without rent).
Rent in Cienfuegos is 7% more expensive than in Sonsonate.
Cost of living including rent in Cienfuegos is very similar to Sonsonate.
Food in Cienfuegos is 4% cheaper than in Sonsonate.
Transport in Cienfuegos is 55% cheaper than in Sonsonate.
| Cienfuegos | Sonsonate | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cienfuegos | Sonsonate | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.03 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.4 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.46 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.53 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.6 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.88 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.95 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.22 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.52 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.01 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.2 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.01 $ | 25.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.3 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.9 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 9.94 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.2 $ | 1.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.3 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33 $ | 98.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.5 $ | 39.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 336 $ | 264 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 608 $ | 458 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 324 $ | 428 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,011 $ | 628 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 389 $ | 2,760 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 342 $ | 1,292 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 56.3 $ | 531 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.41 % | 10.82 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.1 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ | 4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.9 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.9 $ | 63.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 110 $ | 158 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,062 $ | 4,688 $ |