Cost of living in Maicao is 17% higher than in Luque (without rent).
Rent in Maicao is 65% cheaper than in Luque.
Cost of living including rent in Maicao is 25% lower than in Luque.
Food in Maicao is 34% more expensive than in Luque.
Transport in Maicao is 17% cheaper than in Luque.
| Maicao | Luque | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maicao | Luque | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.77 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.34 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.64 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.32 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 1.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.9 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 9.16 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.4 $ | 17.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.53 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.71 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.4 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.9 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.2 $ | 18.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53.5 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 106 $ | 319 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 74.3 $ | 350 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 139 $ | 445 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,257 $ | 1,277 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,159 $ | 617 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 267 $ | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.94 % | 9.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.4 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.74 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Haircut | 1.9 $ | 6.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.6 $ | 70 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.3 $ | 51.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 274 $ | 50.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,177 $ | 1,838 $ |