Cost of living in Leon is 34% higher than in Chinandega (without rent).
Rent in Leon is 11% cheaper than in Chinandega.
Cost of living including rent in Leon is 13% higher than in Chinandega.
Food in Leon is 11% more expensive than in Chinandega.
Transport in Leon is 295% more expensive than in Chinandega.
| Leon | Chinandega | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Leon | Chinandega | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.16 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.05 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.11 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.48 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.55 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.48 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.95 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.58 $ | 2.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.66 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.9 $ | 15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.94 $ | 6.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.7 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.63 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.16 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.21 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.7 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.4 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.9 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 297 $ | 216 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 394 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 633 $ | 273 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 408 $ | 1,171 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 508 $ | 935 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 625 $ | 301 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.68 % | 10.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.3 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.5 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Haircut | 10.3 $ | 4.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.8 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45 $ | 44.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 202 $ | 96.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,742 $ | 7,492 $ |