Cost of living in Wichita Falls is 45% higher than in Heredia (without rent).
Rent in Wichita Falls is 32% more expensive than in Heredia.
Cost of living including rent in Wichita Falls is 38% higher than in Heredia.
Food in Wichita Falls is 56% more expensive than in Heredia.
Transport in Wichita Falls is 5% cheaper than in Heredia.
| Wichita Falls | Heredia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wichita Falls | Heredia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.1 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.3 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.96 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.99 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.63 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.03 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 9.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.08 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.61 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 4.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.49 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.4 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.07 $ | 14.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 105 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.28 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.38 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 3.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
285 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.5 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 586 $ | 537 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,438 $ | 853 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 708 $ | 645 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,610 $ | 1,346 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,721 $ | 2,039 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,481 $ | 1,508 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,880 $ | 1,220 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.99 % | 11.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 48.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.7 $ | 63.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,044 $ | 480 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,290 $ | 13,065 $ |