Cost of living in Waukee is 49% higher than in Jalapa (without rent).
Rent in Waukee is 180% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Cost of living including rent in Waukee is 106% higher than in Jalapa.
Food in Waukee is 49% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Transport in Waukee is 57% more expensive than in Jalapa.
| Waukee | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Waukee | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.9 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.21 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.91 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.84 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.25 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.12 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.12 $ | 3.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.8 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.7 $ | 8.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 118 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.76 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.27 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
170 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.1 $ | 43.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 887 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,576 $ | 518 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,064 $ | 416 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,959 $ | 856 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,394 $ | 1,340 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,298 $ | 860 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,425 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.52 % | 9.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Haircut | 14 $ | 12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.1 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.1 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,338 $ | 217 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,881 $ | 5,622 $ |