Cost of living in Maracay is 56% higher than in Huancayo (without rent).
Rent in Maracay is 34% cheaper than in Huancayo.
Cost of living including rent in Maracay is 23% higher than in Huancayo.
Food in Maracay is 55% more expensive than in Huancayo.
Transport in Maracay is 91% more expensive than in Huancayo.
| Maracay | Huancayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maracay | Huancayo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.4 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.4 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.06 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.4 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.37 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.69 $ | 9.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.66 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.94 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.49 $ | 4.94 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.3 $ | 30 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.1 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.1 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.61 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.65 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.85 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 1.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
6.17 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.39 $ | 47 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.3 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 90.5 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 199 $ | 219 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 222 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 308 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 502 $ | 2,082 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 399 $ | 2,099 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 198 $ | 316 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.87 % | 10.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.46 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Haircut | 9.62 $ | 2.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.7 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.5 $ | 33.3 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 30.2 $ | 234 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,749 $ | 8,344 $ |