Cost of living in Serra is 20% lower than in Manta (without rent).
Rent in Serra is 44% cheaper than in Manta.
Cost of living including rent in Serra is 32% lower than in Manta.
Food in Serra is 28% cheaper than in Manta.
Transport in Serra is 10% more expensive than in Manta.
| Serra | Manta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Serra | Manta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.53 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.2 $ | 45.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.45 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.71 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.75 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 6.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.24 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.26 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.19 $ | 5.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.83 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.7 $ | 27.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.09 $ | 17.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.3 $ | 40.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.14 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.29 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.48 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.05 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.9 $ | 47.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 74.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.3 $ | 33.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 124 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 202 $ | 760 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 404 $ | 1,241 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 899 $ | 1,849 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 520 $ | 1,170 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 508 $ | 452 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.06 % | 8.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.5 $ | 41.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.57 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Haircut | 6.95 $ | 8.24 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.2 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.6 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 170 $ | 236 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 18,447 $ | 6,208 $ |