Cost of living in Colonie is 50% higher than in Limon (without rent).
Rent in Colonie is 78% more expensive than in Limon.
Cost of living including rent in Colonie is 65% higher than in Limon.
Food in Colonie is 62% more expensive than in Limon.
Transport in Colonie is 8% more expensive than in Limon.
| Colonie | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Colonie | Limon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.2 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.7 $ | 45 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 5 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.63 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.73 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.55 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.38 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 9.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.71 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.7 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.4 $ | 4.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.74 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.2 $ | 14.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 121 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.08 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.62 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ | 3.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 132 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.6 $ | 44.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 943 $ | 440 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,971 $ | 228 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,078 $ | 590 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,452 $ | 505 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,298 $ | 2,175 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,837 $ | 1,349 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,575 $ | 1,045 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.5 % | 11.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.6 $ | 33 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.5 $ | 70.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,390 $ | 470 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,000 $ | 11,720 $ |