| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 $ | Low | 243th/382 | 73th/95 | 5th/8 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 $ | Moderate | 229th/382 | 72th/95 | 5th/8 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 $ | Low | 219th/333 | 70th/86 | 6th/7 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.00 $ | Low | 219th/354 | 66th/93 | 3rd/8 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 $ | Low | 195th/322 | 68th/86 | 7th/8 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.67 $ | Moderate | 177th/385 | 67th/95 | 6th/8 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.64 $ | Moderate | 228th/385 | 68th/95 | 3rd/8 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.33 $ | Moderate | 211st/383 | 67th/95 | 2nd/8 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.84 $ | Very High | 65th/385 | 19th/95 | 2nd/8 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.40 $ | High | 93th/385 | 62th/95 | 4th/8 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | High | 147th/384 | 62th/95 | 1st/8 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.93 $ | Moderate | 229th/385 | 69th/95 | 2nd/8 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.32 $ | Moderate | 190th/381 | 52th/95 | 1st/8 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.12 $ | Low | 241st/384 | 72th/94 | 6th/8 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.47 $ | Low | 293th/380 | 79th/95 | 8th/8 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | High | 91st/385 | 64th/95 | 4th/8 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | Low | 265th/385 | 48th/95 | 4th/8 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.62 $ | Very High | 66th/384 | 53th/95 | 2nd/8 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.37 $ | Moderate | 191st/381 | 63th/94 | 2nd/8 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | High | 93th/384 | 56th/95 | 3rd/8 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | Very High | 16th/384 | 16th/95 | 1st/8 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.43 $ | Very High | 40th/380 | 26th/94 | 1st/8 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.64 $ | High | 81st/383 | 58th/94 | 2nd/8 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 $ | Moderate | 156th/352 | 68th/90 | 7th/8 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.36 $ | Low | 232th/365 | 83th/94 | 8th/8 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.48 $ | Moderate | 182th/356 | 75th/92 | 7th/8 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.00 $ | ||||
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.35 $ | Very Low | 273th/316 | 66th/68 | 4th/5 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 22.50 $ | ||||
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.50 $ | ||||
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 $ | ||||
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 22.00 $ | ||||
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.91 $ | Low | 307th/384 | 62th/95 | 8th/8 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 19,750.00 $ | ||||
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 20,527.78 $ | Very Low | 273th/299 | 83th/90 | 7th/7 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 125.47 $ | Low | 235th/377 | 62th/95 | 2nd/8 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 29.78 $ | High | 105th/385 | 67th/95 | 3rd/8 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 48.17 $ | High | 113th/384 | 64th/95 | 2nd/8 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 41.17 $ | Low | 228th/377 | 52th/94 | 4th/8 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29.00 $ | High | 53th/255 | 15th/62 | 2nd/4 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.00 $ | Low | 195th/309 | 57th/79 | 2nd/6 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 480.00 $ | Moderate | 137th/287 | 54th/78 | 2nd/7 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 14,628.57 $ | High | 77th/232 | 35th/61 | 1st/5 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 50.00 $ | Low | 274th/360 | 75th/95 | 7th/8 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 52.50 $ | Very High | 63th/345 | 20th/90 | 2nd/8 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.50 $ | Low | 246th/373 | 58th/95 | 8th/8 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 133.57 $ | High | 85th/346 | 18th/91 | 2nd/8 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,206.25 $ | High | 128th/383 | 57th/95 | 1st/8 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,003.85 $ | High | 111st/382 | 55th/95 | 1st/8 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,853.47 $ | Moderate | 158th/378 | 62th/95 | 2nd/8 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,562.50 $ | High | 129th/378 | 59th/95 | 1st/8 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 247.12 $ | Low | 218th/323 | 47th/78 | 3rd/3 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 151.30 $ | Low | 231st/312 | 64th/80 | 3rd/3 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
America Ranking |
Central America Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,017.14 $ | Low | 251st/381 | 65th/94 | 2nd/8 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.36 | Moderate | 175th/358 | 70th/91 | 8th/8 |