Cost of living in Fort Smith is 38% higher than in Cartago (without rent).
Rent in Fort Smith is 62% more expensive than in Cartago.
Cost of living including rent in Fort Smith is 48% higher than in Cartago.
Food in Fort Smith is 51% more expensive than in Cartago.
Transport in Fort Smith is 30% cheaper than in Cartago.
| Fort Smith | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fort Smith | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.9 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.9 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.54 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.81 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.99 $ | 1.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.77 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.79 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.88 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.53 $ | 4.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.26 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.7 $ | 67.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 138 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.9 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.86 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.84 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.39 $ | 3.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
188 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.8 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 486 $ | 327 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 981 $ | 752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 478 $ | 382 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,068 $ | 712 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,517 $ | 2,046 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,495 $ | 820 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,476 $ | 1,038 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 11.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.92 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.5 $ | 95.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.5 $ | 72.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 892 $ | 502 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,018 $ | 13,088 $ |