Cost of living in Garland is 103% higher than in Puerto Cortes (without rent).
Rent in Garland is 294% more expensive than in Puerto Cortes.
Cost of living including rent in Garland is 186% higher than in Puerto Cortes.
Food in Garland is 106% more expensive than in Puerto Cortes.
Transport in Garland is 100% more expensive than in Puerto Cortes.
| Garland | Puerto Cortes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Garland | Puerto Cortes | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 68 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.97 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.65 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.52 $ | 0.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.62 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.29 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.04 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.79 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.01 $ | 2.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.98 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88.5 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.8 $ | 17.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 103 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.9 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.28 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.88 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 2.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
107 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
164 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69 $ | 66.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,075 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,433 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 987 $ | 221 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,399 $ | 457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,139 $ | 591 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,464 $ | 531 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,639 $ | 538 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.57 % | 10.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.95 $ | 37 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Haircut | 21.4 $ | 4.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.9 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.3 $ | 47.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,047 $ | 92.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,467 $ | 3,530 $ |