Cost of living in Fitchburg is 78% higher than in El Progreso (without rent).
Rent in Fitchburg is 379% more expensive than in El Progreso.
Cost of living including rent in Fitchburg is 204% higher than in El Progreso.
Food in Fitchburg is 80% more expensive than in El Progreso.
Transport in Fitchburg is 2% more expensive than in El Progreso.
| Fitchburg | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fitchburg | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25.7 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 98.5 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.6 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.04 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.79 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.6 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.94 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.12 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.6 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.28 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.85 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.36 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 2.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.06 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69.5 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 17.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 153 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.58 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.23 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.16 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 2.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 80.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
237 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52 $ | 58.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,510 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,016 $ | 418 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,745 $ | 309 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,167 $ | 536 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,595 $ | 548 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,734 $ | 548 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,608 $ | 564 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 10.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.7 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 4.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.1 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.1 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,493 $ | 122 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,889 $ | 3,515 $ |