Cost of living in Montego Bay is 31% higher than in San Juan del Sur (without rent).
Rent in Montego Bay is very similar to San Juan del Sur.
Cost of living including rent in Montego Bay is 14% higher than in San Juan del Sur.
Food in Montego Bay is 23% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
Transport in Montego Bay is 181% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
| Montego Bay | San Juan del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Montego Bay | San Juan del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.47 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 58.6 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.58 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.89 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.4 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.51 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.43 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.26 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.61 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.4 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.9 $ | 3.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.96 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.1 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.2 $ | 6.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.26 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.24 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.04 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 76.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.4 $ | 56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 369 $ | 367 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 503 $ | 976 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 323 $ | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 650 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,807 $ | 1,146 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,696 $ | 922 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 474 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.93 % | 10.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.7 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.4 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 7.15 $ | 4.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.8 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.8 $ | 37 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 64.5 $ | 103 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,894 $ | 14,856 $ |