Cost of living
Lajas compared to Abilene, TX
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Overview comparison
LajasAbilene, TX
Consumer prices in Abilene, TX are roughly 54% higher than in Lajas.
Cost of living
| Item | Lajas | Abilene, TX |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,073 | 1,759 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,047 | 3,817 |
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| Without rent one person | 675 | 637 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,685 | 2,700 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 460.86 | 884.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 909.8 | 1,702.81 |
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| Food person | 366 | 454 |
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| Food family | 1,280 | 1,360 |
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| Transport person | 44.91 | 55.74 |
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| Transport family | 109.03 | 144.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.5 years | 72.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lajas | Abilene, TX |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.35 | 17.81 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 89.41 | 55.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.37 | 11.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 | 4.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.27 | 4.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 2.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lajas | Abilene, TX |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 614.75 | 829.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 426.69 | 1,009.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,155.95 | 2,509.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 772.58 | 1,555.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.12 | 114 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.89 | 217.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.54 | 82.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lajas | Abilene, TX |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.21 | 6.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,323 | 1,871 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,583 | 1,606 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 | 1.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 96.8% | 74.41% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.81 | 11.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lajas | Abilene, TX |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 | 1.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.93 | 3.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.99 | 4.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.14 | 10.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.73 | 9.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.31 | 13.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.28 | 1.58 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | Lajas | Abilene, TX |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.62 | 47.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.58 | 10.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.57 | 119.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.15 | 19.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.02 | 42.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.52 | 105.33 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 207.25 | 1,180.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,449 | 23,488 |
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