Cost of living in Puerto Cortes is 47% lower than in Luganville (without rent).
Rent in Puerto Cortes is 86% cheaper than in Luganville.
Cost of living including rent in Puerto Cortes is 76% lower than in Luganville.
Food in Puerto Cortes is 53% cheaper than in Luganville.
Transport in Puerto Cortes is 6% cheaper than in Luganville.
| Puerto Cortes | Luganville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puerto Cortes | Luganville | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.71 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.25 $ | 9.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 4.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.07 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.93 $ | 2.21 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 20 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.71 $ | 9.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.7 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.3 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.7 $ | 8.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.2 $ | 43 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.53 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.36 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.23 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.42 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.8 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.8 $ | 114 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 153 $ | 2,009 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 3,114 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 2,477 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 457 $ | 3,838 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 591 $ | 3,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 531 $ | 2,102 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 538 $ | 559 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.95 % | 7.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.21 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.7 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.6 $ | 46.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92.5 $ | 452 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,530 $ | 6,313 $ |