Cost of living in Merida is 35% higher than in Cuenca (without rent).
Rent in Merida is 50% more expensive than in Cuenca.
Cost of living including rent in Merida is 42% higher than in Cuenca.
Food in Merida is 21% more expensive than in Cuenca.
Transport in Merida is 200% more expensive than in Cuenca.
| Merida | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Merida | Cuenca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.2 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.63 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.52 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.18 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.83 $ | 6.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.78 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.83 $ | 6.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.3 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.7 $ | 9.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.03 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ | 1.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.2 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.3 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.6 $ | 32.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 407 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 728 $ | 546 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 484 $ | 303 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,049 $ | 613 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 980 $ | 1,306 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,374 $ | 1,316 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 564 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.85 % | 11.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.7 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.52 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Haircut | 11.1 $ | 7.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.5 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.1 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 175 $ | 253 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,174 $ | 5,640 $ |