Cost of living in Yabucoa is 31% lower than in Chicago (without rent).
Rent in Yabucoa is 45% cheaper than in Chicago.
Cost of living including rent in Yabucoa is 39% lower than in Chicago.
Food in Yabucoa is 18% cheaper than in Chicago.
Transport in Yabucoa is 70% cheaper than in Chicago.
| Yabucoa | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yabucoa | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20 $ | 21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84.7 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.77 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.02 $ | 3.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.97 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.64 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.7 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.56 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.8 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.3 $ | 16.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.77 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57 $ | 76.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.9 $ | 16.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 63.2 $ | 126 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.94 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.9 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.71 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.68 $ | 1.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
233 $ | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
71.2 $ | 59.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 612 $ | 1,280 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,215 $ | 2,594 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 818 $ | 1,974 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,562 $ | 3,828 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,663 $ | 3,554 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,625 $ | 3,158 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,111 $ | 4,901 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.63 % | 6.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.8 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 15 $ |
| Haircut | 16.3 $ | 29.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.4 $ | 95.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46 $ | 62.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 460 $ | 2,457 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,413 $ | 19,423 $ |