Cost of living in Palm Bay is 92% higher than in Masaya (without rent).
Rent in Palm Bay is 164% more expensive than in Masaya.
Cost of living including rent in Palm Bay is 125% higher than in Masaya.
Food in Palm Bay is 71% more expensive than in Masaya.
Transport in Palm Bay is 277% more expensive than in Masaya.
| Palm Bay | Masaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palm Bay | Masaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.05 $ | 9.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.6 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.99 $ | 5.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.29 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.03 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.64 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.16 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.47 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.94 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.15 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.06 $ | 3.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.32 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30.8 $ | 6.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 103 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.96 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.16 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
230 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.6 $ | 42.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 655 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 812 $ | 424 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 680 $ | 309 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,835 $ | 182 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,642 $ | 1,100 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,629 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,215 $ | 272 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 10.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.9 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 12.1 $ | 4.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.5 $ | 51.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.5 $ | 32.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 896 $ | 114 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,126 $ | 6,604 $ |