Cost of living in St. John's is 43% higher than in San Juan del Sur (without rent).
Rent in St. John's is 4% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
Cost of living including rent in St. John's is 22% higher than in San Juan del Sur.
Food in St. John's is 20% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
Transport in St. John's is 252% more expensive than in San Juan del Sur.
| St. John's | San Juan del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| St. John's | San Juan del Sur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.6 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.8 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.97 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.55 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.49 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.87 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.18 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.03 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.46 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.9 $ | 3.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.92 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.2 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33 $ | 6.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 71.9 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.7 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.52 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 76.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 367 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 593 $ | 976 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 800 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,302 $ | 1,146 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,750 $ | 922 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,308 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.48 % | 10.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 10.2 $ | 4.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.5 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.8 $ | 37 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 103 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,956 $ | 14,856 $ |