Cost of living in Clarkstown is 75% higher than in Cartago (without rent).
Rent in Clarkstown is 338% more expensive than in Cartago.
Cost of living including rent in Clarkstown is 188% higher than in Cartago.
Food in Clarkstown is 84% more expensive than in Cartago.
Transport in Clarkstown is 48% more expensive than in Cartago.
| Clarkstown | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Clarkstown | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.1 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.6 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.21 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.24 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.73 $ | 1.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.14 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.15 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.22 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.36 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.8 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.2 $ | 4.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.75 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 114 $ | 67.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 146 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.57 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 6.04 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 3.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.6 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.7 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,620 $ | 327 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,006 $ | 752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,761 $ | 382 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,342 $ | 712 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,840 $ | 2,046 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,684 $ | 820 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,437 $ | 1,038 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.78 % | 11.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.4 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Haircut | 20.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.8 $ | 95.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.4 $ | 72.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,647 $ | 502 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,557 $ | 13,088 $ |