Cost of living in Arequipa is 33% lower than in San Bernardo (without rent).
Rent in Arequipa is 36% cheaper than in San Bernardo.
Cost of living including rent in Arequipa is 34% lower than in San Bernardo.
Food in Arequipa is 41% cheaper than in San Bernardo.
Transport in Arequipa is 6% more expensive than in San Bernardo.
| Arequipa | San Bernardo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arequipa | San Bernardo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.91 $ | 8.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.8 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.14 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.81 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 1.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.94 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.76 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.01 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.51 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.8 $ | 5.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.4 $ | 43.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.6 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.9 $ | 49.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.39 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.12 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.37 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.46 $ | 2.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.6 $ | 84.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.1 $ | 129 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.3 $ | 20.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 161 $ | 247 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 592 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 530 $ | 779 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,197 $ | 2,034 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,081 $ | 1,489 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 347 $ | 1,353 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.94 % | 4.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.5 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.85 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Haircut | 5.65 $ | 15.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.5 $ | 64.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.3 $ | 49 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 174 $ | 416 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,081 $ | 5,540 $ |