Cost of living in Oceanside is 37% higher than in Colon (without rent).
Rent in Oceanside is 259% more expensive than in Colon.
Cost of living including rent in Oceanside is 148% higher than in Colon.
Food in Oceanside is 33% more expensive than in Colon.
Transport in Oceanside is 25% more expensive than in Colon.
| Oceanside | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Oceanside | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25.1 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 85.8 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.01 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.82 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.56 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.78 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.18 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.5 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72.4 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.5 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 111 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.3 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.16 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.7 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.4 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
176 $ | 159 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.2 $ | 47.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,834 $ | 429 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,991 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,266 $ | 459 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,866 $ | 804 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,222 $ | 2,331 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,136 $ | 1,481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,975 $ | 801 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 6.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.2 $ | 25 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Haircut | 21.2 $ | 6.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.5 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.2 $ | 52.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,987 $ | 442 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,961 $ | 9,559 $ |