Cost of living in Salinas is 96% higher than in Usulutan (without rent).
Rent in Salinas is 225% more expensive than in Usulutan.
Cost of living including rent in Salinas is 166% higher than in Usulutan.
Food in Salinas is 115% more expensive than in Usulutan.
Transport in Salinas is 21% more expensive than in Usulutan.
| Salinas | Usulutan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Salinas | Usulutan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
30 $ | 10 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.7 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.07 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.02 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.8 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.98 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.78 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.75 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 3.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.91 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.4 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.3 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.5 $ | 29.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 127 $ | 35 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.07 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.25 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
200 $ | 62.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
306 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.7 $ | 43.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,626 $ | 458 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,119 $ | 752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,814 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,273 $ | 935 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,936 $ | 1,621 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,333 $ | 1,054 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,939 $ | 424 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 10.85 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.3 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Haircut | 22.8 $ | 7.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.8 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.4 $ | 72.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,714 $ | 157 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,981 $ | 4,669 $ |