Cost of living in Heredia is 15% higher than in Bayamo (without rent).
Rent in Heredia is very similar to Bayamo.
Cost of living including rent in Heredia is 7% higher than in Bayamo.
Food in Heredia is 10% more expensive than in Bayamo.
Transport in Heredia is very similar to Bayamo.
| Heredia | Bayamo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Heredia | Bayamo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.43 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.7 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.42 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.38 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.91 $ | 1.26 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.57 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.2 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.43 $ | 6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.6 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.77 $ | 3.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.8 $ | 5.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.4 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.16 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.94 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.78 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.87 $ | 5.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.4 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.4 $ | 28 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
53 $ | 65 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 537 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 853 $ | 957 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 645 $ | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,346 $ | 589 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,039 $ | 393 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,508 $ | 350 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,220 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.33 % | 6.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.1 $ | 39.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.74 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Haircut | 12.7 $ | 8.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 69.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.8 $ | 20.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 480 $ | 95.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,065 $ | 14,959 $ |