Cost of living in Ciudad Madero is 2% higher than in Cuenca (without rent).
Rent in Ciudad Madero is very similar to Cuenca.
Cost of living including rent in Ciudad Madero is very similar to Cuenca.
Food in Ciudad Madero is 11% more expensive than in Cuenca.
Transport in Ciudad Madero is 49% cheaper than in Cuenca.
| Ciudad Madero | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ciudad Madero | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.5 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.5 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.87 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.6 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.81 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.52 $ | 6.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.87 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.32 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 6.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.6 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.53 $ | 9.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.4 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.48 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.76 $ | 1.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.3 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 32.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 247 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 470 $ | 546 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 403 $ | 303 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 754 $ | 613 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,622 $ | 1,306 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,823 $ | 1,316 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 678 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.42 % | 11.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.3 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.89 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Haircut | 8.99 $ | 7.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.8 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 185 $ | 253 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,310 $ | 5,640 $ |