Cost of living in Southaven is 83% higher than in San Juan del Sur (without rent).
Rent in Southaven is 171% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
Cost of living including rent in Southaven is 131% higher than in San Juan del Sur.
Food in Southaven is 71% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
Transport in Southaven is 99% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
| Southaven | San Juan del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Southaven | San Juan del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64.5 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.9 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.02 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.98 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.32 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.82 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.1 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.93 $ | 3.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 6.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 135 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.78 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.61 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.18 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
207 $ | 76.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
73.2 $ | 56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,096 $ | 367 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,285 $ | 976 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,118 $ | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,335 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,616 $ | 1,146 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,540 $ | 922 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,826 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.61 % | 10.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 4.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.4 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.7 $ | 37 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 899 $ | 103 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,834 $ | 14,856 $ |