Cost of living in Plantation is 68% higher than in El Progreso (without rent).
Rent in Plantation is 364% more expensive than in El Progreso.
Cost of living including rent in Plantation is 191% higher than in El Progreso.
Food in Plantation is 65% more expensive than in El Progreso.
Transport in Plantation is 3% more expensive than in El Progreso.
| Plantation | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Plantation | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.6 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.92 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.17 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.64 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.93 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.63 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.31 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.61 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.38 $ | 2.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.56 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.8 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 17.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 153 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.46 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.21 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.76 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.15 $ | 2.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 80.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.3 $ | 58.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,471 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,887 $ | 418 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,810 $ | 309 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,440 $ | 536 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,981 $ | 548 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,501 $ | 548 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,066 $ | 564 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 10.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.1 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Haircut | 21 $ | 4.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.5 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.4 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 951 $ | 122 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,180 $ | 3,515 $ |