Cost of living in Ciudad Madero is 19% lower than in Lima (without rent).
Rent in Ciudad Madero is 25% cheaper than in Lima.
Cost of living including rent in Ciudad Madero is 22% lower than in Lima.
Food in Ciudad Madero is 21% more expensive than in Lima.
Transport in Ciudad Madero is 88% cheaper than in Lima.
| Ciudad Madero | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ciudad Madero | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.5 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.5 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.87 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.6 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.81 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.52 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.87 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.32 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 5.02 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.6 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.53 $ | 19.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.4 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.48 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.76 $ | 1.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.3 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 24.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 247 $ | 342 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 470 $ | 625 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 403 $ | 527 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 754 $ | 948 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,622 $ | 1,773 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,823 $ | 1,434 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 678 $ | 444 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.42 % | 10.59 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.3 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.89 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Haircut | 8.99 $ | 9.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 83.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.8 $ | 36.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 185 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,310 $ | 8,320 $ |