Cost of living
Valparaiso (United States) compared to Mayaguez
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Overview comparison
Valparaiso (United States)Mayaguez
Consumer prices in Mayaguez are roughly 5% higher than in Valparaiso (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Mayaguez |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,032 | 1,076 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,222 | 2,690 |
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| Without rent one person | 518 | 551 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,379 | 1,525 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 528.59 | 479.6 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 580.29 | 1,050.32 |
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| Food person | 332 | 508 |
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| Food family | 903 | 1,347 |
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| Transport person | 73.35 | 52.66 |
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| Transport family | 199.61 | 107.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.5 years | 74.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Mayaguez |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.62 | 10.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.73 | 88.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.56 | 6.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.52 | 1.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.52 | 3.13 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.48 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Mayaguez |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 378.56 | 577.85 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 335.79 | 388.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 630.12 | 1,216.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 546.12 | 811.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.59 | 48.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 126.21 | 79.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.98 | 43.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Mayaguez |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.63 | 6.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,579 | 4,086 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,605 | 1,804 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 | 1.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.99% | 87.5% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.08 | 6.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.75 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Mayaguez |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 2.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 2.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.82 | 7.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.55 | 7.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.97 | 7.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 2.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.93 |
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Other
| Item | Valparaiso (United States) | Mayaguez |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29 | 50.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.51 | 8.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 51.47 | 53.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.11 | 9.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.46 | 47.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.94 | 82.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 403.43 | 178.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,712 | 3,489 |
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