Cost of living in Houma is 59% higher than in Cienfuegos (without rent).
Rent in Houma is 144% more expensive than in Cienfuegos.
Cost of living including rent in Houma is 100% higher than in Cienfuegos.
Food in Houma is 58% more expensive than in Cienfuegos.
Transport in Houma is 88% more expensive than in Cienfuegos.
| Houma | Cienfuegos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Houma | Cienfuegos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.8 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.7 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.53 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.64 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.12 $ | 5.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.71 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.42 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.24 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.1 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.7 $ | 3.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 48.8 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 5.01 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.66 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.53 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.35 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 3.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.8 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 33 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.4 $ | 74.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 907 $ | 336 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,600 $ | 608 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 937 $ | 324 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,713 $ | 1,011 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,437 $ | 389 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,455 $ | 342 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,436 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.72 % | 8.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.7 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 1 $ |
| Haircut | 19.5 $ | 19.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.2 $ | 74.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.9 $ | 39.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,993 $ | 110 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,046 $ | 10,062 $ |