Cost of living in Usulutan is 37% higher than in Bonao (without rent).
Rent in Usulutan is 228% more expensive than in Bonao.
Cost of living including rent in Usulutan is 101% higher than in Bonao.
Food in Usulutan is 32% more expensive than in Bonao.
Transport in Usulutan is 27% more expensive than in Bonao.
| Usulutan | Bonao | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Usulutan | Bonao | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.4 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.45 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.37 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.08 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.97 $ | 4.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.8 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.3 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.33 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.17 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.97 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 2.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.2 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.5 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.4 $ | 33.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 458 $ | 90 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 752 $ | 209 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 606 $ | 126 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 935 $ | 279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,621 $ | 1,836 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,054 $ | 929 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 424 $ | 298 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.85 % | 11.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.25 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Haircut | 7.74 $ | 7.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 72.9 $ | 57.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 157 $ | 367 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,669 $ | 6,227 $ |