Cost of living in La Victoria is 36% higher than in Cuenca (without rent).
Rent in La Victoria is 44% cheaper than in Cuenca.
Cost of living including rent in La Victoria is very similar to Cuenca.
Food in La Victoria is 44% more expensive than in Cuenca.
Transport in La Victoria is 47% more expensive than in Cuenca.
| La Victoria | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Victoria | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.8 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.1 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.51 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.67 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.19 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ | 6.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.25 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.35 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.22 $ | 6.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.6 $ | 9.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.8 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.1 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.5 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.8 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ | 1.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
7.84 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.3 $ | 32.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 292 $ | 546 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 188 $ | 303 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 403 $ | 613 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 437 $ | 1,306 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 459 $ | 1,316 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 197 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.17 % | 11.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.67 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Haircut | 10 $ | 7.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.5 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.1 $ | 253 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,789 $ | 5,640 $ |