Cost of living in Cartago is very similar to Monterrey (without rent).
Rent in Cartago is 41% cheaper than in Monterrey.
Cost of living including rent in Cartago is 24% lower than in Monterrey.
Food in Cartago is very similar to Monterrey.
Transport in Cartago is 38% cheaper than in Monterrey.
| Cartago | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cartago | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.72 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.2 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.18 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.75 $ | 1.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.2 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 8.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.2 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.88 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.8 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 7.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.1 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.99 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.77 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.9 $ | 1.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.6 $ | 58.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.7 $ | 90.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.9 $ | 27.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 327 $ | 560 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 752 $ | 1,041 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 382 $ | 814 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 712 $ | 1,470 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,046 $ | 2,619 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 820 $ | 2,560 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,038 $ | 1,053 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.37 % | 11.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.29 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 12.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.7 $ | 95.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 72.4 $ | 54.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 502 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,088 $ | 7,175 $ |