Cost of living in Lake Charles is 50% higher than in Balboa (without rent).
Rent in Lake Charles is 63% more expensive than in Balboa.
Cost of living including rent in Lake Charles is 57% higher than in Balboa.
Food in Lake Charles is 55% more expensive than in Balboa.
Transport in Lake Charles is 18% more expensive than in Balboa.
| Lake Charles | Balboa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lake Charles | Balboa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
26.2 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 90.1 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.03 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.43 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.64 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.82 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.9 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.49 $ | 5.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.48 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.5 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ | 14.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.4 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.36 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.08 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 77.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.4 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 901 $ | 493 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,404 $ | 1,015 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 945 $ | 745 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,589 $ | 1,558 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,358 $ | 2,284 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,366 $ | 1,473 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,262 $ | 862 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 6.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.2 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 88.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.5 $ | 53.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,572 $ | 436 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,253 $ | 9,387 $ |