Cost of living in Lewistown is 133% higher than in Chinandega (without rent).
Rent in Lewistown is 292% more expensive than in Chinandega.
Cost of living including rent in Lewistown is 207% higher than in Chinandega.
Food in Lewistown is 123% more expensive than in Chinandega.
Transport in Lewistown is 218% more expensive than in Chinandega.
| Lewistown | Chinandega | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lewistown | Chinandega | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.6 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.6 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.76 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.4 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.28 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.99 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.67 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.2 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ | 2.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.36 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 74.2 $ | 15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.3 $ | 6.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 79.7 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.75 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.12 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.43 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.4 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
49.2 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 983 $ | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,765 $ | 216 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,181 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,044 $ | 273 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,168 $ | 1,171 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,027 $ | 935 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,795 $ | 301 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 10.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.3 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.3 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 4.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.7 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.8 $ | 44.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,272 $ | 96.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,438 $ | 7,492 $ |