Cost of living in Kansas City is 54% higher than in Jalapa (without rent).
Rent in Kansas City is 223% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Cost of living including rent in Kansas City is 127% higher than in Jalapa.
Food in Kansas City is 54% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Transport in Kansas City is 107% more expensive than in Jalapa.
| Kansas City | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kansas City | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.4 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.83 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.36 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.53 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.15 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.88 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.75 $ | 3.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.51 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.4 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 8.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 82.4 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.3 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.19 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
116 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
179 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.6 $ | 43.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,058 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,147 $ | 518 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,220 $ | 416 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,411 $ | 856 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,368 $ | 1,340 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,398 $ | 860 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,323 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 9.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 113 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Haircut | 13.3 $ | 12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.1 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.4 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 452 $ | 217 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,939 $ | 5,622 $ |