Cost of living in Monroe is 56% higher than in Bayamo (without rent).
Rent in Monroe is 114% more expensive than in Bayamo.
Cost of living including rent in Monroe is 88% higher than in Bayamo.
Food in Monroe is 46% more expensive than in Bayamo.
Transport in Monroe is 78% more expensive than in Bayamo.
| Monroe | Bayamo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Monroe | Bayamo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.4 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.6 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.51 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.05 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.66 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.29 $ | 1.26 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.11 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.06 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.46 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.78 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.94 $ | 3.97 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.08 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 78.5 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.8 $ | 5.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.96 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.39 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.18 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.88 $ | 5.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 28 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70.4 $ | 65 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,163 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,127 $ | 957 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,381 $ | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,715 $ | 589 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,694 $ | 393 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,761 $ | 350 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,244 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 6.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.2 $ | 39.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Haircut | 23.7 $ | 8.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.6 $ | 69.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53 $ | 20.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,275 $ | 95.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,728 $ | 14,959 $ |