Cost of living in Santiago de Veraguas is 5% higher than in Pinar del Rio (without rent).
Rent in Santiago de Veraguas is 12% cheaper than in Pinar del Rio.
Cost of living including rent in Santiago de Veraguas is 4% lower than in Pinar del Rio.
Food in Santiago de Veraguas is 7% more expensive than in Pinar del Rio.
Transport in Santiago de Veraguas is 18% more expensive than in Pinar del Rio.
| Santiago de Veraguas | Pinar del Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santiago de Veraguas | Pinar del Rio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 12 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.74 $ | 6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.55 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.87 $ | 2.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.75 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.62 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.62 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.31 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.72 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.04 $ | 5.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.6 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 7.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.6 $ | 51 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.76 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
117 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.3 $ | 97.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 319 $ | 406 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 567 $ | 625 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 496 $ | 452 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,001 $ | 954 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,296 $ | 376 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,477 $ | 332 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 736 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.27 % | 9.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.45 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Haircut | 8.56 $ | 25.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.2 $ | 35.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 439 $ | 73.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,977 $ | 12,390 $ |