Cost of living in Ocana is 39% lower than in Nieuw Nickerie (without rent).
Rent in Ocana is 14% cheaper than in Nieuw Nickerie.
Cost of living including rent in Ocana is 30% lower than in Nieuw Nickerie.
Food in Ocana is 43% cheaper than in Nieuw Nickerie.
Transport in Ocana is 51% cheaper than in Nieuw Nickerie.
| Ocana | Nieuw Nickerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ocana | Nieuw Nickerie | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.88 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.22 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.77 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.59 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 9.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.19 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.82 $ | 6.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.1 $ | 90.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ | 23.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.27 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 1.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.6 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.7 $ | 50 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.9 $ | 31 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 175 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 278 $ | 545 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 227 $ | 466 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 371 $ | 1,195 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,176 $ | 186 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,017 $ | 176 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 371 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.38 % | 15.87 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.35 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Haircut | 4.75 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.5 $ | 75.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48 $ | 36.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 231 $ | 63.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,271 $ | 5,238 $ |