Cost of living in Huancayo is 12% lower than in Fortaleza (without rent).
Rent in Huancayo is 25% cheaper than in Fortaleza.
Cost of living including rent in Huancayo is 18% lower than in Fortaleza.
Food in Huancayo is very similar to Fortaleza.
Transport in Huancayo is 36% cheaper than in Fortaleza.
| Huancayo | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Huancayo | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.58 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.3 $ | 28.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.57 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.59 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.46 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.3 $ | 6.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.78 $ | 8.15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.9 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.94 $ | 2.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 7.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.9 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.06 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.22 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.42 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.6 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47 $ | 79.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.4 $ | 17.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 143 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 219 $ | 359 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 308 $ | 418 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,082 $ | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,099 $ | 754 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 316 $ | 228 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.61 % | 12.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.3 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.55 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Haircut | 2.85 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.3 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.3 $ | 42.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 234 $ | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,344 $ | 2,197 $ |