Cost of living in Bahia Blanca is 7% lower than in Puente Alto (without rent).
Rent in Bahia Blanca is 43% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
Cost of living including rent in Bahia Blanca is 22% lower than in Puente Alto.
Food in Bahia Blanca is very similar to Puente Alto.
Transport in Bahia Blanca is 55% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
| Bahia Blanca | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bahia Blanca | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.1 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.02 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.81 $ | 1.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.29 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.85 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.09 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.03 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.03 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.44 $ | 3.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.3 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.61 $ | 13.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.2 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.94 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.31 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.86 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.39 $ | 2.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.1 $ | 77.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.2 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.9 $ | 20.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 246 $ | 619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ | 360 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 726 $ | 810 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,209 $ | 2,092 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 898 $ | 1,848 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 495 $ | 1,071 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 39.88 % | 5.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.5 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.01 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 7.26 $ | 14.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 140 $ | 65.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.7 $ | 49.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 167 $ | 401 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,709 $ | 5,725 $ |