Cost of living in Contagem is 21% lower than in Leon (without rent).
Rent in Contagem is 22% cheaper than in Leon.
Cost of living including rent in Contagem is 21% lower than in Leon.
Food in Contagem is 33% cheaper than in Leon.
Transport in Contagem is 5% more expensive than in Leon.
| Contagem | Leon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Contagem | Leon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.01 $ | 9.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.2 $ | 14 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.55 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.29 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 1.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.99 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.73 $ | 3.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.38 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.7 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.31 $ | 6.94 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.8 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.69 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.03 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.9 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.5 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.1 $ | 20.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 279 $ | 297 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 394 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 471 $ | 633 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,829 $ | 408 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 915 $ | 508 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 238 $ | 625 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.75 % | 11.68 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.5 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.69 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.77 $ | 10.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.5 $ | 65.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.7 $ | 45 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 139 $ | 202 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,237 $ | 2,742 $ |