Cost of living in Calama is 32% higher than in Arequipa (without rent).
Rent in Calama is 15% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Cost of living including rent in Calama is 25% higher than in Arequipa.
Food in Calama is 61% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Transport in Calama is 36% cheaper than in Arequipa.
| Calama | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Calama | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.81 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.2 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.93 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.26 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.76 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.6 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.13 $ | 3.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.2 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.6 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.84 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.47 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.46 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 1.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.6 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.7 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.6 $ | 29.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 612 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 353 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 821 $ | 530 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,521 $ | 1,197 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,338 $ | 1,081 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,212 $ | 347 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.03 % | 10.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.4 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.64 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Haircut | 4.84 $ | 5.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.6 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,720 $ | 2,081 $ |