Cost of living in Contagem is 3% higher than in Cusco (without rent).
Rent in Contagem is 29% cheaper than in Cusco.
Cost of living including rent in Contagem is 12% lower than in Cusco.
Food in Contagem is 16% cheaper than in Cusco.
Transport in Contagem is 75% more expensive than in Cusco.
| Contagem | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Contagem | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.01 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.2 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.55 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.29 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.99 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.73 $ | 4.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.38 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.7 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.31 $ | 9.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.8 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.69 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.03 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.9 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.5 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.1 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 230 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 279 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 471 $ | 564 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,829 $ | 3,572 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 915 $ | 1,643 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 238 $ | 540 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.75 % | 11.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.5 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.69 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Haircut | 4.77 $ | 3.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.5 $ | 68 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.7 $ | 45.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 139 $ | 205 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,237 $ | 5,915 $ |