Cost of living in Vega Alta

In Vega Alta, United States, living costs about $1506 per month for one person and $3245 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Vega Alta compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Vega Alta is 5% more expensive overall.

How does Vega Alta compare to your city?

Vega Alta is 56% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Vega Alta is, on average, 67% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Vega Alta?

Who is Vega Alta a good fit for?

Vega Alta tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Vega Alta so expensive?

The primary driver of the high cost of living in Vega Alta is the elevated rent and utilities. This can significantly impact overall affordability for residents.

Is food expensive in Vega Alta?

Food costs in Vega Alta are actually 1% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it relatively more affordable compared to other expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Vega Alta?

Public transport in Vega Alta is 32% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability can be a significant advantage for residents relying on transit.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1506 $
Without Rent
631 $
Rent & Utilities
875 $
Food
473 $
Transport
51 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2981 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
35.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.9 $
Dinner 84.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.02 $
Capuccino 3.8 $
Coke, 330ml 2.03 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.88 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.99 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.73 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.51 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.57 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.39 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.77 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.97 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.77 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.31 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.75 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.53 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.67 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.87 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 5.97 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.13 $
Cigarette pack 9.44 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.82 $
Monthly Pass 52.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.97 $
Taxi, 8 km 16 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 62.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.3 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.98 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.77 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.66 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 155 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 238 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 70.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 633 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 950 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 721 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 990 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,229 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,898 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,981 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 3.51%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 20.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.49 $
Haircut 17.7 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 85.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 462 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,324 $

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Vega Alta vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 18% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Cayon (Cayon is 18% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Havana (Havana is 32% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 6% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Holguin (Holguin is 15% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 1% more expensive) Vega Alta vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 30% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 23% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 3% more expensive) Vega Alta vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 3% more expensive) Vega Alta vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 27% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 42% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Vega Alta vs San Jose (San Jose is 18% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Limon (Limon is 20% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Liberia (Liberia is 40% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 18% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 15% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Cartago (Cartago is 36% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Heredia (Heredia is 17% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 12% more expensive) Vega Alta vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 13% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Castries (Castries is 23% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 21% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Kingston (Kingston is 12% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 48% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 32% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 23% less expensive) Vega Alta vs May Pen (May Pen is 45% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 35% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 44% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Linstead (Linstead is 31% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 25% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 24% less expensive)
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Antigua And Barbuda
Vega Alta vs St. John's (St. John's is 28% less expensive) Vega Alta vs All Saints (All Saints is 28% less expensive)
Grenada
Vega Alta vs St. George's (St. George's is 29% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Grenville (Grenville is 30% less expensive)
Dominica
Vega Alta vs Roseau (Roseau is 33% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 24% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 35% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 33% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Belize City (Belize City is 42% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 28% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 52% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 11% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 4% more expensive)
Guatemala
Vega Alta vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 33% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Mixco (Mixco is 58% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Coban (Coban is 39% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 48% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 40% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 40% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 42% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 42% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Flores (Flores is 43% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 47% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 45% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 31% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Choloma (Choloma is 60% less expensive) Vega Alta vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 57% less expensive) Vega Alta vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 41% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 42% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 53% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 52% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Yoro (Yoro is 51% less expensive) Vega Alta vs La Lima (La Lima is 42% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 47% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 31% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 49% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Higuey (Higuey is 49% less expensive) Vega Alta vs La Vega (La Vega is 62% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 45% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 51% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 65% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 58% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Bonao (Bonao is 64% less expensive)
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Vega Alta vs Managua (Managua is 49% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Leon (Leon is 58% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Masaya (Masaya is 53% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 63% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 58% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Esteli (Esteli is 61% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Granada (Granada is 54% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 70% less expensive) Vega Alta vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 56% less expensive) Vega Alta vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 41% less expensive)