Cost of living in Helena is 68% higher than in El Progreso (without rent).
Rent in Helena is 343% more expensive than in El Progreso.
Cost of living including rent in Helena is 183% higher than in El Progreso.
Food in Helena is 64% more expensive than in El Progreso.
Transport in Helena is 58% more expensive than in El Progreso.
Helena | El Progreso | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
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Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Helena | El Progreso | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.9 $ | 7.54 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 90.8 $ | 25.2 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 7.95 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ | 1.51 $ |
Capuccino | 4.83 $ | 1.49 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 1.97 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.32 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.68 $ | 3.29 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 1.21 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 2.86 $ | 2.25 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 4.43 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.42 $ | 11 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 18.8 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ | 2.88 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.39 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.68 $ | 4.4 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 2.22 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 3.34 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 0.92 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.78 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.18 $ |
Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 2.76 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.5 $ | 0.69 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.1 $ | 34.4 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.16 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 37.7 $ | 17.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 90.2 $ | 36.2 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.69 $ | 6.46 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.41 $ | 7.38 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.13 $ | 3.28 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 2.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
97.3 $ | 80.9 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 124 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
98.3 $ | 58.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,433 $ | 208 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,046 $ | 418 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,449 $ | 309 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,450 $ | 536 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,947 $ | 548 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,101 $ | 548 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,882 $ | 564 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.91 % | 10.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.5 $ | 37.3 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 4.9 $ |
Haircut | 17.5 $ | 4.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.3 $ | 72.5 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.8 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,884 $ | 122 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,021 $ | 3,515 $ |