Cost of living in Puerto Cortes is 6% higher than in La Ceiba (without rent).
Rent in Puerto Cortes is 18% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Cost of living including rent in Puerto Cortes is 11% higher than in La Ceiba.
Food in Puerto Cortes is 4% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Transport in Puerto Cortes is 5% cheaper than in La Ceiba.
| Puerto Cortes | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puerto Cortes | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.71 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.25 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.07 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.93 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.71 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.7 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.3 $ | 50 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.7 $ | 9.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.2 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.53 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.36 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.23 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.42 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.8 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.8 $ | 58.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 130 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 214 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 457 $ | 296 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 591 $ | 896 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 531 $ | 624 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 538 $ | 438 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.95 % | 11.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.21 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Haircut | 4.6 $ | 3.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.7 $ | 64.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.6 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92.5 $ | 188 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,530 $ | 3,313 $ |