Cost of living in Cuiaba is very similar to Iquitos (without rent).
Rent in Cuiaba is 33% more expensive than in Iquitos.
Cost of living including rent in Cuiaba is 13% higher than in Iquitos.
Food in Cuiaba is 7% cheaper than in Iquitos.
Transport in Cuiaba is very similar to Iquitos.
| Cuiaba | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cuiaba | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.09 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.3 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.54 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.85 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.25 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.12 $ | 7.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.92 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.7 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13 $ | 19.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.8 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.35 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.22 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.65 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.73 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85.6 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 38 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 334 $ | 507 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ | 275 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 576 $ | 636 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,254 $ | 1,803 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 733 $ | 1,577 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 417 $ | 527 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.36 % | 10.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.55 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 5.65 $ | 4.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 115 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.6 $ | 63.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 251 $ | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,254 $ | 2,597 $ |