Cost of living in St. Catharines is 27% higher than in San Pedro Sula (without rent).
Rent in St. Catharines is 160% more expensive than in San Pedro Sula.
Cost of living including rent in St. Catharines is 90% higher than in San Pedro Sula.
Food in St. Catharines is 42% more expensive than in San Pedro Sula.
Transport in St. Catharines is 35% cheaper than in San Pedro Sula.
| St. Catharines | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| St. Catharines | San Pedro Sula | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.8 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.8 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.76 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.3 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.93 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.43 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.04 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.14 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.21 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.7 $ | 18.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 57.9 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.79 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.64 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.54 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 2.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134 $ | 92.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
209 $ | 142 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
46.9 $ | 49.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,117 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,710 $ | 543 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,058 $ | 472 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,829 $ | 712 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,206 $ | 379 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,835 $ | 509 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,729 $ | 571 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.83 % | 10.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.6 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.9 $ | 6.48 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 4.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.2 $ | 51.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 756 $ | 150 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,131 $ | 3,438 $ |