Cost of living in Ciudad de la Costa is very similar to Catia La Mar (without rent).
Rent in Ciudad de la Costa is 68% more expensive than in Catia La Mar.
Cost of living including rent in Ciudad de la Costa is 24% higher than in Catia La Mar.
Food in Ciudad de la Costa is 6% more expensive than in Catia La Mar.
Transport in Ciudad de la Costa is 41% cheaper than in Catia La Mar.
| Ciudad de la Costa | Catia La Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ciudad de la Costa | Catia La Mar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.2 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.7 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.11 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.91 $ | 1.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.31 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.4 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.64 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.41 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.34 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.92 $ | 3.23 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.23 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.6 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.1 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 62.3 $ | 38 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.28 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.65 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.82 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.03 $ | 2.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.8 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.2 $ | 36 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 379 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 685 $ | 516 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 530 $ | 336 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 971 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,670 $ | 627 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,420 $ | 847 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,022 $ | 206 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.51 % | 21.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.2 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.12 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 10.6 $ | 10.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 87.2 $ | 57.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 354 $ | 91.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,660 $ | 4,905 $ |