Cost of living in Arica is 40% lower than in Willemstad (without rent).
Rent in Arica is 49% cheaper than in Willemstad.
Cost of living including rent in Arica is 44% lower than in Willemstad.
Food in Arica is 38% cheaper than in Willemstad.
Transport in Arica is 59% cheaper than in Willemstad.
| Arica | Willemstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arica | Willemstad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.9 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.02 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.1 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.86 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.33 $ | 2.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.62 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.94 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.15 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.34 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.05 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.06 $ | 11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.98 $ | 8.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.2 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.97 $ | 45.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.7 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.93 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.53 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.84 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.84 $ | 2.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.6 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.7 $ | 223 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20 $ | 66.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 396 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 416 $ | 1,021 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 379 $ | 531 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ | 1,373 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,753 $ | 2,446 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,912 $ | 1,763 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 560 $ | 943 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.99 % | 4.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 57.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.54 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Haircut | 9.54 $ | 9.91 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.7 $ | 128 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.8 $ | 78.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 301 $ | 298 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,663 $ | 12,926 $ |