Cost of living in Opelika is 84% higher than in Masaya (without rent).
Rent in Opelika is 180% more expensive than in Masaya.
Cost of living including rent in Opelika is 128% higher than in Masaya.
Food in Opelika is 67% more expensive than in Masaya.
Transport in Opelika is 168% more expensive than in Masaya.
| Opelika | Masaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Opelika | Masaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.8 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 5.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.15 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.99 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.31 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.62 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.38 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.02 $ | 3.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.75 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.5 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 6.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 106 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.62 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.99 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.57 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
187 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.7 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 676 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,640 $ | 424 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 964 $ | 309 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,089 $ | 182 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,304 $ | 1,100 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,004 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,141 $ | 272 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.5 % | 10.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.6 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ | 4.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.9 $ | 51.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.4 $ | 32.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 973 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,122 $ | 6,604 $ |