What does groceries cost in Maicao?

Basic groceries in Maicao cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Maicao?

Dining out in Maicao: inexpensive meal ($4), mid-range restaurant meal ($31), local beer ($2), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in Maicao?

Average monthly rent in Maicao: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($82), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($59), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($150), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($106).

What does transportation cost in Maicao?

Transportation costs in Maicao: public transport ticket ($0.59), taxi starting fare ($1.91), gasoline per liter ($0.75).

What does utilities cost in Maicao?

Monthly utilities in Maicao: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($126), mobile phone plan ($8), internet ($21).

What does entertainment cost in Maicao?

Entertainment costs in Maicao: gym membership ($15), movie ticket ($4).

What does personal care cost in Maicao?

Personal care items in Maicao: haircut ($2).

What does clothing cost in Maicao?

Clothing prices in Maicao: jeans ($61), dress ($38), sneakers ($79), leather shoes ($72).

What does education cost in Maicao?

Education costs in Maicao: preschool (monthly) ($60), international school (monthly) ($1792).

What does other expenses cost in Maicao?

Costs in Maicao include: averageSalary ($263).

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Cost of Living in Maicao

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Last updated:October 2, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.78

Bananas 1kg

$1.36

Beef 1kg

$7.12

Bread 500g

$1.28

Chicken Breast 1kg

$2.88

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$1.66

Domestic Beer 500mL

$0.98

Eggs (12)

$2.02

Imported Beer 330mL

$1.31

Lettuce 1kg

$0.83

Local Cheese 1kg

$4.94

Milk 1L

$0.98

Onions 1kg

$1.45

Oranges 1kg

$1.52

Potatoes 1kg

$0.91

Rice 1kg

$1.02

Tomatoes 1kg

$0.80

Water 1.5L

$0.63

Wine Bottle

$9.56

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$1.61

Coffee

$1.81

Inexpensive Meal

$4.12

Mid-Range Meal

$31.06

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.90

Water

$0.76

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$82.40

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$58.86

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$150.13

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$105.95

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$0.75

One-way Ticket

$0.59

Taxi (per km)

$2.87

Taxi Start

$1.91

Taxi Trip

$16.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$4.78

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$125.90

Internet

$21.22

Phone Plan

$7.91

Entertainment

Cinema

$4.18

Gym

$15.30

Personal Care

Haircut

$2.27

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$37.58

Jeans

$60.92

Leather Shoes

$71.68

Sneakers

$78.84

Education

International School

$1,791.91

Preschool

$59.73

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$263.22

Total Monthly Cost

$3,243

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,859

Median rent based on analysis of 10 apartments in October

Minimum$1,667

Maximum$4,166

Groceries

$173

Food Outside

$145

Base Cost

$66

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