Cost of living in Jinotega is 3% higher than in Matagalpa (without rent).
Rent in Jinotega is 44% cheaper than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living including rent in Jinotega is 17% lower than in Matagalpa.
Food in Jinotega is 2% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Transport in Jinotega is 47% cheaper than in Matagalpa.
| Jinotega | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jinotega | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.66 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.3 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.18 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.17 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.84 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.37 $ | 2.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.21 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.55 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.45 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.09 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.8 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.56 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.95 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.59 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.2 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.4 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.8 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 71.3 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 150 $ | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 90.2 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 181 $ | 364 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,300 $ | 1,274 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 998 $ | 980 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 279 $ | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.4 % | 10.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.5 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.35 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Haircut | 4.3 $ | 4.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.5 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60 $ | 38.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 49.6 $ | 99.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,582 $ | 7,500 $ |