Cost of living in Michigan is 155% higher than in Matagalpa (without rent).
Rent in Michigan is 388% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living including rent in Michigan is 253% higher than in Matagalpa.
Food in Michigan is 161% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Transport in Michigan is 44% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
| Michigan | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Michigan | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.9 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.2 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.03 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.88 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.57 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.04 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.03 $ | 2.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.79 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.5 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.7 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 110 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.29 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.7 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.43 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.6 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.7 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 925 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,639 $ | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,286 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,093 $ | 364 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,049 $ | 1,274 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,927 $ | 980 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,484 $ | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.53 % | 10.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.9 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Haircut | 15.1 $ | 4.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.9 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.7 $ | 38.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 949 $ | 99.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,928 $ | 7,500 $ |