Cost of living in El Progreso is 4% higher than in Usulutan (without rent).
Rent in El Progreso is 38% cheaper than in Usulutan.
Cost of living including rent in El Progreso is 19% lower than in Usulutan.
Food in El Progreso is 14% more expensive than in Usulutan.
Transport in El Progreso is 9% cheaper than in Usulutan.
| El Progreso | Usulutan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| El Progreso | Usulutan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.54 $ | 10 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.2 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.95 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.29 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.76 $ | 3.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.4 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.9 $ | 29.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.2 $ | 35 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.46 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.38 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.45 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.9 $ | 62.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.6 $ | 43.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ | 458 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 418 $ | 752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 309 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 536 $ | 935 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 548 $ | 1,621 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 548 $ | 1,054 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 564 $ | 424 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.91 % | 10.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.9 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Haircut | 4.61 $ | 7.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.5 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.5 $ | 72.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,515 $ | 4,669 $ |