Cost of living in Laredo is 65% higher than in La Vega (without rent).
Rent in Laredo is 741% more expensive than in La Vega.
Cost of living including rent in Laredo is 224% higher than in La Vega.
Food in Laredo is 67% more expensive than in La Vega.
Transport in Laredo is 3% more expensive than in La Vega.
| Laredo | La Vega | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Laredo | La Vega | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.1 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 70.4 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.02 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.98 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.15 $ | 0.83 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.82 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.94 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.89 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.64 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.05 $ | 4.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.3 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 105 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.32 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.82 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.48 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.77 $ | 2.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.8 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 25 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.9 $ | 20.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,000 $ | 53.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,464 $ | 280 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 849 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,214 $ | 254 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,639 $ | 1,407 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,638 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,831 $ | 437 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.45 % | 18.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Haircut | 15.1 $ | 7.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.9 $ | 57.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.1 $ | 19.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,141 $ | 316 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,992 $ | 5,035 $ |