Cost of living in Piscataway is 68% higher than in San Ignacio (without rent).
Rent in Piscataway is 240% more expensive than in San Ignacio.
Cost of living including rent in Piscataway is 152% higher than in San Ignacio.
Food in Piscataway is 62% more expensive than in San Ignacio.
Transport in Piscataway is 34% more expensive than in San Ignacio.
| Piscataway | San Ignacio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Piscataway | San Ignacio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.9 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.4 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.71 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.91 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.56 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.86 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.07 $ | 4.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.7 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ | 5.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.11 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.1 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 24 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 147 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.3 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.98 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.19 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.5 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 212 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.4 $ | 87.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,610 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,741 $ | 496 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,833 $ | 437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,201 $ | 597 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,446 $ | 201 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,014 $ | 941 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,358 $ | 992 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 12.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.2 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 23.6 $ | 5.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.2 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.4 $ | 33.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,216 $ | 228 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,525 $ | 6,067 $ |