Cost of living in Union is 117% higher than in La Ceiba (without rent).
Rent in Union is 412% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Cost of living including rent in Union is 238% higher than in La Ceiba.
Food in Union is 126% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
Transport in Union is 44% more expensive than in La Ceiba.
| Union | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Union | La Ceiba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.9 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.67 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.78 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.4 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.52 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.5 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.1 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.4 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.6 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.41 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87.2 $ | 50 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 9.64 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 95.8 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.96 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.48 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.14 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.1 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
188 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.3 $ | 58.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,126 $ | 130 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,166 $ | 214 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,382 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,979 $ | 296 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,662 $ | 896 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,230 $ | 624 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,640 $ | 438 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.53 % | 11.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.3 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Haircut | 17.4 $ | 3.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87 $ | 64.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.1 $ | 28.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,355 $ | 188 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,853 $ | 3,313 $ |