Cost of living in Watertown is 177% higher than in Chinandega (without rent).
Rent in Watertown is 560% more expensive than in Chinandega.
Cost of living including rent in Watertown is 357% higher than in Chinandega.
Food in Watertown is 160% more expensive than in Chinandega.
Transport in Watertown is 198% more expensive than in Chinandega.
| Watertown | Chinandega | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Watertown | Chinandega | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 92.9 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.41 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.28 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.82 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.81 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.47 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.05 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.9 $ | 2.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.4 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 83.2 $ | 15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.3 $ | 6.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 156 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.99 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.77 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.06 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
62.9 $ | 55.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,742 $ | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,280 $ | 216 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,976 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,821 $ | 273 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,792 $ | 1,171 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,651 $ | 935 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,886 $ | 301 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 10.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.6 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Haircut | 19.8 $ | 4.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.5 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.1 $ | 44.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,651 $ | 96.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,695 $ | 7,492 $ |