Cost of living in Wellington is 61% higher than in Jalapa (without rent).
Rent in Wellington is 260% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Cost of living including rent in Wellington is 147% higher than in Jalapa.
Food in Wellington is 54% more expensive than in Jalapa.
Transport in Wellington is 288% more expensive than in Jalapa.
| Wellington | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wellington | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.4 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 73.7 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.62 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.67 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.62 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.7 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.11 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.08 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.24 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.3 $ | 3.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.7 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 133 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 8.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.7 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.19 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.66 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
159 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.4 $ | 43.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,212 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,135 $ | 518 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,379 $ | 416 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,525 $ | 856 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,089 $ | 1,340 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,074 $ | 860 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,869 $ | 456 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7 % | 9.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.6 $ | 44.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ | 12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 822 $ | 217 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,500 $ | 5,622 $ |