Cost of living in Nova Iguacu is 34% lower than in Cartagena (without rent).
Rent in Nova Iguacu is 59% cheaper than in Cartagena.
Cost of living including rent in Nova Iguacu is 48% lower than in Cartagena.
Food in Nova Iguacu is 51% cheaper than in Cartagena.
Transport in Nova Iguacu is 84% more expensive than in Cartagena.
| Nova Iguacu | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nova Iguacu | Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.95 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.3 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.94 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.54 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.97 $ | 2.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.57 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.39 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.66 $ | 5.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.34 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.6 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.91 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.82 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.3 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.14 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.15 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.93 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 1.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.5 $ | 90.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.5 $ | 139 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.8 $ | 30.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 177 $ | 466 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 334 $ | 752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 660 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 500 $ | 859 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 888 $ | 1,657 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,206 $ | 1,393 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 224 $ | 1,750 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.18 % | 3.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.3 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.03 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ | 8.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.7 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.8 $ | 42.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 68.4 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,766 $ | 2,660 $ |