Cost of living in Lake Stevens is 54% higher than in La Chorrera (without rent).
Rent in Lake Stevens is 358% more expensive than in La Chorrera.
Cost of living including rent in Lake Stevens is 171% higher than in La Chorrera.
Food in Lake Stevens is 44% more expensive than in La Chorrera.
Transport in Lake Stevens is 78% more expensive than in La Chorrera.
| Lake Stevens | La Chorrera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lake Stevens | La Chorrera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.2 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.41 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.17 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.54 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.74 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.24 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.2 $ | 5.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.56 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 82.3 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 15.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 162 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.65 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.85 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.4 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70.7 $ | 49.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,451 $ | 127 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,758 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,672 $ | 676 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,945 $ | 1,385 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,659 $ | 2,256 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,582 $ | 1,453 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,932 $ | 851 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 6.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 22.6 $ | 10.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.9 $ | 86 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.8 $ | 53.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,627 $ | 440 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,385 $ | 9,248 $ |