Cost of living in Matanzas is 91% higher than in La Ceiba (without rent).
Rent in Matanzas is 77% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Cost of living including rent in Matanzas is 85% higher than in La Ceiba.
Food in Matanzas is 115% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Transport in Matanzas is very similar to La Ceiba.
| Matanzas | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Matanzas | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
39.7 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.6 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.06 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.13 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.79 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 5.04 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.04 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72.5 $ | 50 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.66 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.4 $ | 9.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.8 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.7 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 11.9 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.42 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.8 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.1 $ | 58.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 130 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 401 $ | 214 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 635 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 751 $ | 296 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 378 $ | 896 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 330 $ | 624 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 55 $ | 438 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.15 % | 11.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.1 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.84 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Haircut | 6.42 $ | 3.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ | 64.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.5 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.2 $ | 188 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,194 $ | 3,313 $ |