Cost of living in San Miguel Petapa is 14% lower than in Colon (without rent).
Rent in San Miguel Petapa is 34% cheaper than in Colon.
Cost of living including rent in San Miguel Petapa is 24% lower than in Colon.
Food in San Miguel Petapa is 17% cheaper than in Colon.
Transport in San Miguel Petapa is 53% cheaper than in Colon.
| San Miguel Petapa | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Miguel Petapa | Colon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.82 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.2 $ | 46.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.31 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.92 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.31 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.34 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.26 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.43 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.69 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.83 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.8 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.62 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.74 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.2 $ | 37.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.73 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.3 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.16 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.33 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.7 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.8 $ | 159 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.2 $ | 47.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 261 $ | 429 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 558 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 459 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 940 $ | 804 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,371 $ | 2,331 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 923 $ | 1,481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 458 $ | 801 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.91 % | 6.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.6 $ | 25 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.79 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Haircut | 13.9 $ | 6.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 115 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.8 $ | 52.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 217 $ | 442 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,574 $ | 9,559 $ |