Cost of living in Silver Spring is 92% higher than in Managua (without rent).
Rent in Silver Spring is 312% more expensive than in Managua.
Cost of living including rent in Silver Spring is 182% higher than in Managua.
Food in Silver Spring is 118% more expensive than in Managua.
Transport in Silver Spring is 3% cheaper than in Managua.
| Silver Spring | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Silver Spring | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.2 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.1 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.01 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.43 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.63 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.91 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.12 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.3 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.32 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.7 $ | 2.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.48 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 96.9 $ | 29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.1 $ | 7.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 95.8 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.34 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.83 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85.3 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.6 $ | 37.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,028 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,553 $ | 391 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,580 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,441 $ | 565 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,372 $ | 1,072 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,295 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,896 $ | 429 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 10.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 4.29 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 99.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.2 $ | 65.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,995 $ | 126 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,146 $ | 4,840 $ |