Cost of living in Manta is 6% higher than in Cuenca (without rent).
Rent in Manta is 21% more expensive than in Cuenca.
Cost of living including rent in Manta is 13% higher than in Cuenca.
Food in Manta is 3% more expensive than in Cuenca.
Transport in Manta is 25% more expensive than in Cuenca.
| Manta | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manta | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.99 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.1 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.97 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.39 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.84 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.39 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 6.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.83 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.66 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.99 $ | 6.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.6 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.5 $ | 9.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.7 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.98 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.82 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.62 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 1.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.8 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.3 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.4 $ | 32.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 302 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 760 $ | 546 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 437 $ | 303 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,241 $ | 613 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,849 $ | 1,306 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,170 $ | 1,316 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 452 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.35 % | 11.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.4 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.06 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Haircut | 8.24 $ | 7.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.7 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 236 $ | 253 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,208 $ | 5,640 $ |