Cost of living in Rio Cuarto is 37% lower than in Medellin (without rent).
Rent in Rio Cuarto is 42% cheaper than in Medellin.
Cost of living including rent in Rio Cuarto is 39% lower than in Medellin.
Food in Rio Cuarto is 10% cheaper than in Medellin.
Transport in Rio Cuarto is 81% cheaper than in Medellin.
| Rio Cuarto | Medellin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rio Cuarto | Medellin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.4 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.7 $ | 24 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.36 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.2 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.16 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.07 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.98 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.52 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.49 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.23 $ | 2.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 2.88 $ | 43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.63 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.26 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.71 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.45 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.5 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
4.64 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.5 $ | 21.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 75.1 $ | 646 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 123 $ | 864 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,593 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 999 $ | 1,403 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 526 $ | 417 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 39.9 % | 15.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.63 $ | 27 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.94 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Haircut | 5.11 $ | 8.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.8 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.9 $ | 56.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 144 $ | 239 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,287 $ | 6,129 $ |