Cost of living in Punta del Este is 83% higher than in Cusco (without rent).
Rent in Punta del Este is 196% more expensive than in Cusco.
Cost of living including rent in Punta del Este is 134% higher than in Cusco.
Food in Punta del Este is 90% more expensive than in Cusco.
Transport in Punta del Este is 42% more expensive than in Cusco.
| Punta del Este | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Punta del Este | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.1 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.67 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.95 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.63 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 5.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.54 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.72 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.48 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.55 $ | 4.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.31 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.2 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28 $ | 9.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 43.5 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.1 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.7 $ | 26.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.5 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.7 $ | 17.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 728 $ | 230 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,879 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 925 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,502 $ | 564 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,271 $ | 3,572 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,921 $ | 1,643 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 872 $ | 540 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.5 % | 11.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Haircut | 6.44 $ | 3.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 68 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.2 $ | 45.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 371 $ | 205 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,440 $ | 5,915 $ |