Cost of living in Minas is 3% higher than in Catia La Mar (without rent).
Rent in Minas is 71% more expensive than in Catia La Mar.
Cost of living including rent in Minas is 25% higher than in Catia La Mar.
Food in Minas is 8% more expensive than in Catia La Mar.
Transport in Minas is 33% cheaper than in Catia La Mar.
| Minas | Catia La Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Minas | Catia La Mar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.3 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.63 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.93 $ | 1.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.62 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.53 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.64 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.47 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.08 $ | 3.23 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.19 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.3 $ | 22.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.7 $ | 38 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.95 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.18 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ | 2.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.3 $ | 36 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 394 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 851 $ | 516 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 519 $ | 336 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,211 $ | 632 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,518 $ | 627 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,904 $ | 847 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 807 $ | 206 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.52 % | 21.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 7.54 $ | 10.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.4 $ | 57.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 369 $ | 91.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,006 $ | 4,905 $ |