Cost of living in Yoro is 28% lower than in Balboa (without rent).
Rent in Yoro is 53% cheaper than in Balboa.
Cost of living including rent in Yoro is 41% lower than in Balboa.
Food in Yoro is 31% cheaper than in Balboa.
Transport in Yoro is 15% more expensive than in Balboa.
| Yoro | Balboa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yoro | Balboa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.8 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.7 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.64 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.19 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.66 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.53 $ | 5.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.7 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.2 $ | 14.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.1 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.24 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.12 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.75 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.91 $ | 2.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.7 $ | 77.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53.1 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 493 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 349 $ | 1,015 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 288 $ | 745 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 467 $ | 1,558 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 766 $ | 2,284 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 679 $ | 1,473 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 560 $ | 862 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.3 % | 6.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.1 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.36 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 4.21 $ | 12.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.5 $ | 88.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.7 $ | 53.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 167 $ | 436 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,573 $ | 9,387 $ |