Cost of living in Brasilia is 23% higher than in El Alto (without rent).
Rent in Brasilia is 30% more expensive than in El Alto.
Cost of living including rent in Brasilia is 26% higher than in El Alto.
Food in Brasilia is 13% more expensive than in El Alto.
Transport in Brasilia is 52% more expensive than in El Alto.
| Brasilia | El Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brasilia | El Alto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.74 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.4 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.25 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.06 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.17 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.48 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.34 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.05 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.11 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.53 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.17 $ | 2.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.01 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 48.1 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.45 $ | 13.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.57 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.92 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.13 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.74 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.1 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.2 $ | 38 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.8 $ | 36.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 239 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 535 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 356 $ | 268 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 893 $ | 483 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,484 $ | 1,202 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,454 $ | 852 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 457 $ | 449 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.88 % | 8.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.3 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Haircut | 8.72 $ | 8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.1 $ | 67.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.1 $ | 46 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 484 $ | 162 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,560 $ | 3,303 $ |