Cost of living in Espanola is 30% higher than in Colon (without rent).
Rent in Espanola is 138% more expensive than in Colon.
Cost of living including rent in Espanola is 84% higher than in Colon.
Food in Espanola is 21% more expensive than in Colon.
Transport in Espanola is 13% more expensive than in Colon.
| Espanola | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Espanola | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.2 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.13 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.38 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.88 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.2 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.27 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.96 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.6 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 122 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.94 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.72 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.64 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.8 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
176 $ | 159 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.7 $ | 47.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,166 $ | 429 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,994 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,426 $ | 459 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,388 $ | 804 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,494 $ | 2,331 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,758 $ | 1,481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,239 $ | 801 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.38 % | 6.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.8 $ | 25 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Haircut | 19.8 $ | 6.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.7 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.4 $ | 52.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,345 $ | 442 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,521 $ | 9,559 $ |