Cost of living in Ciudad Madero is 27% lower than in Maldonado (without rent).
Rent in Ciudad Madero is 10% cheaper than in Maldonado.
Cost of living including rent in Ciudad Madero is 20% lower than in Maldonado.
Food in Ciudad Madero is 25% cheaper than in Maldonado.
Transport in Ciudad Madero is 57% cheaper than in Maldonado.
| Ciudad Madero | Maldonado | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ciudad Madero | Maldonado | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.5 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.87 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.6 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 1.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.81 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.52 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.16 $ | 9.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.87 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.32 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2 $ | 5.02 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.6 $ | 43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.53 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.4 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.48 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.76 $ | 1.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 67.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.3 $ | 104 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.5 $ | 39.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 247 $ | 242 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 470 $ | 539 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 403 $ | 337 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 754 $ | 877 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,622 $ | 2,000 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,823 $ | 1,661 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 678 $ | 672 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.42 % | 5.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.3 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.89 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Haircut | 8.99 $ | 6.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 93.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.8 $ | 87.3 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 185 $ | 111 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,310 $ | 4,368 $ |