Cost of living in Inkster is 25% higher than in Santiago de Veraguas (without rent).
Rent in Inkster is 141% more expensive than in Santiago de Veraguas.
Cost of living including rent in Inkster is 78% higher than in Santiago de Veraguas.
Food in Inkster is 20% more expensive than in Santiago de Veraguas.
Transport in Inkster is 7% more expensive than in Santiago de Veraguas.
| Inkster | Santiago de Veraguas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Inkster | Santiago de Veraguas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.1 $ | 57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.24 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.1 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.88 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.42 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.74 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.2 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.06 $ | 6.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.22 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.7 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.5 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 106 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.91 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.68 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.4 $ | 76 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 117 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.1 $ | 48.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 948 $ | 319 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,950 $ | 567 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,214 $ | 496 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,171 $ | 1,001 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,574 $ | 2,296 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,932 $ | 1,477 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,195 $ | 736 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.39 % | 6.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.5 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.85 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Haircut | 17.9 $ | 8.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47 $ | 52.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 875 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,652 $ | 8,977 $ |