Cost of living in Lake Charles is 123% higher than in Comayagua (without rent).
Rent in Lake Charles is 236% more expensive than in Comayagua.
Cost of living including rent in Lake Charles is 174% higher than in Comayagua.
Food in Lake Charles is 146% more expensive than in Comayagua.
Transport in Lake Charles is 7% cheaper than in Comayagua.
| Lake Charles | Comayagua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lake Charles | Comayagua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
26.2 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 90.1 $ | 26 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.03 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.43 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.64 $ | 2.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.82 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.9 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.49 $ | 2.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.48 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.5 $ | 18 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.6 $ | 21.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.4 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.36 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.08 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 60 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.4 $ | 38.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 901 $ | 203 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,404 $ | 269 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 945 $ | 428 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,589 $ | 373 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,358 $ | 429 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,366 $ | 538 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,262 $ | 807 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 11.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.2 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 4.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.2 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.5 $ | 55.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,572 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,253 $ | 4,029 $ |