Cost of living in Stratford is 90% higher than in Belmopan (without rent).
Rent in Stratford is 511% more expensive than in Belmopan.
Cost of living including rent in Stratford is 240% higher than in Belmopan.
Food in Stratford is 96% more expensive than in Belmopan.
Transport in Stratford is 5% more expensive than in Belmopan.
| Stratford | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Stratford | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.8 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 88.8 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.51 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.18 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.41 $ | 0.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.82 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.6 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.04 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 7.93 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.1 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.54 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 5.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.94 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65.8 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.1 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 150 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.88 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.52 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.9 $ | 36.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,333 $ | 177 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,202 $ | 360 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,868 $ | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,121 $ | 457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,659 $ | 200 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,492 $ | 941 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,499 $ | 998 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.96 % | 12.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.9 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.2 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Haircut | 20.6 $ | 5.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.3 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.7 $ | 26.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,815 $ | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,293 $ | 6,062 $ |