Cost of living in Youngstown is very similar to Santiago de Veraguas (without rent).
Rent in Youngstown is 21% more expensive than in Santiago de Veraguas.
Cost of living including rent in Youngstown is 8% higher than in Santiago de Veraguas.
Food in Youngstown is 10% cheaper than in Santiago de Veraguas.
Transport in Youngstown is 12% more expensive than in Santiago de Veraguas.
| Youngstown | Santiago de Veraguas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Youngstown | Santiago de Veraguas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.06 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.9 $ | 57 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.99 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.66 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.88 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.64 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.69 $ | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.24 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.34 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.84 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7 $ | 6.04 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.82 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.2 $ | 36.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.9 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 84.1 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.87 $ | 12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.99 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 76 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 117 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.1 $ | 48.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 352 $ | 319 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 575 $ | 567 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 657 $ | 496 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 817 $ | 1,001 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,172 $ | 2,296 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,170 $ | 1,477 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,549 $ | 736 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 6.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.1 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 6.45 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 8.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.2 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.2 $ | 52.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 449 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,615 $ | 8,977 $ |