Cost of living in Iowa City is 86% higher than in La Ceiba (without rent).
Rent in Iowa City is 322% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Cost of living including rent in Iowa City is 182% higher than in La Ceiba.
Food in Iowa City is 93% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Transport in Iowa City is very similar to La Ceiba.
| Iowa City | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iowa City | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.7 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.7 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.62 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.78 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.62 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.27 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.3 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.09 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.66 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.1 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.1 $ | 50 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.4 $ | 9.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 86.6 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.36 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.24 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.21 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.7 $ | 58.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 857 $ | 130 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,389 $ | 214 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,364 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,347 $ | 296 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,919 $ | 896 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,888 $ | 624 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,874 $ | 438 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.53 % | 11.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.1 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ | 3.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.1 $ | 64.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.7 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,268 $ | 188 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 24,399 $ | 3,313 $ |