Cost of living in Monteria is 9% higher than in Cusco (without rent).
Rent in Monteria is 19% cheaper than in Cusco.
Cost of living including rent in Monteria is 4% lower than in Cusco.
Food in Monteria is 8% cheaper than in Cusco.
Transport in Monteria is 107% more expensive than in Cusco.
| Monteria | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Monteria | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.48 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.2 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.38 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.88 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.66 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.3 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.84 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.06 $ | 4.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.82 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.3 $ | 9.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.91 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.72 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.6 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.4 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ | 230 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 219 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 425 $ | 564 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,002 $ | 3,572 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 860 $ | 1,643 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 340 $ | 540 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.99 % | 11.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.1 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.42 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Haircut | 4.47 $ | 3.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.2 $ | 68 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.3 $ | 45.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 165 $ | 205 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,155 $ | 5,915 $ |