Cost of living in Puyallup is 85% higher than in Ahuachapan (without rent).
Rent in Puyallup is 93% more expensive than in Ahuachapan.
Cost of living including rent in Puyallup is 91% higher than in Ahuachapan.
Food in Puyallup is 98% more expensive than in Ahuachapan.
Transport in Puyallup is very similar to Ahuachapan.
| Puyallup | Ahuachapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puyallup | Ahuachapan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 10 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.5 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.2 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.93 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.3 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.82 $ | 1.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.01 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.69 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.24 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.48 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20.2 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.85 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69.2 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 29.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 149 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.8 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.9 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.58 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 1.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 63 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
234 $ | 97 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70 $ | 43.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,589 $ | 923 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,101 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,605 $ | 469 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,315 $ | 370 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,452 $ | 3,102 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,646 $ | 1,280 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,742 $ | 561 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 8.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.2 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Haircut | 18.3 $ | 5.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.5 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57 $ | 73.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,974 $ | 158 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 31,428 $ | 4,651 $ |