Cost of living in Matanzas is 63% higher than in Cienfuegos (without rent).
Rent in Matanzas is 10% more expensive than in Cienfuegos.
Cost of living including rent in Matanzas is 37% higher than in Cienfuegos.
Food in Matanzas is 78% more expensive than in Cienfuegos.
Transport in Matanzas is 105% more expensive than in Cienfuegos.
| Matanzas | Cienfuegos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Matanzas | Cienfuegos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
39.7 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.6 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.06 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.13 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.79 $ | 5.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.78 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.25 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 5.04 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.04 $ | 3.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 72.5 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.66 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.4 $ | 5.01 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.8 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.7 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 11.9 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.42 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 3.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.8 $ | 33 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.1 $ | 74.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 336 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 401 $ | 608 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 635 $ | 324 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 751 $ | 1,011 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 378 $ | 389 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 330 $ | 342 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 55 $ | 56.3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.15 % | 8.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.1 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.84 $ | 1 $ |
| Haircut | 6.42 $ | 19.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 113 $ | 74.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.5 $ | 39.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 75.2 $ | 110 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,194 $ | 10,062 $ |