Cost of living in Lakewood is 36% higher than in Caye Caulker (without rent).
Rent in Lakewood is 66% more expensive than in Caye Caulker.
Cost of living including rent in Lakewood is 54% higher than in Caye Caulker.
Food in Lakewood is 45% more expensive than in Caye Caulker.
Transport in Lakewood is 25% cheaper than in Caye Caulker.
| Lakewood | Caye Caulker | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lakewood | Caye Caulker | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.4 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 81.3 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.8 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.57 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.19 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.67 $ | 1.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.56 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.69 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.65 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.9 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.25 $ | 5.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.1 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ | 29.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 148 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.8 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.78 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.53 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 1.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.5 $ | 123 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.1 $ | 188 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.3 $ | 75.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,320 $ | 680 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,117 $ | 1,257 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,831 $ | 894 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,300 $ | 839 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,038 $ | 201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,521 $ | 947 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,737 $ | 1,990 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 12.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.6 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 5.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.7 $ | 149 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27 $ | 74.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,702 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,767 $ | 6,049 $ |