Cost of living in Trenton is 234% higher than in Matagalpa (without rent).
Rent in Trenton is 524% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living including rent in Trenton is 356% higher than in Matagalpa.
Food in Trenton is 236% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
Transport in Trenton is 89% more expensive than in Matagalpa.
| Trenton | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Trenton | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
30 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.5 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.9 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.99 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.98 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.03 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.37 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.23 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 6.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.35 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.9 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 2.36 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.98 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 79.5 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.4 $ | 5.38 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 147 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 5.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.1 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.18 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.53 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
164 $ | 42.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.7 $ | 38.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,227 $ | 176 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,114 $ | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,441 $ | 119 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,409 $ | 364 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,415 $ | 1,274 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,381 $ | 980 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,683 $ | 212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.62 % | 10.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.3 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Haircut | 23.8 $ | 4.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 141 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.4 $ | 38.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,048 $ | 99.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,690 $ | 7,500 $ |