Cost of living in Calama is 2% lower than in Paysandu (without rent).
Rent in Calama is 19% cheaper than in Paysandu.
Cost of living including rent in Calama is 9% lower than in Paysandu.
Food in Calama is 2% more expensive than in Paysandu.
Transport in Calama is 7% cheaper than in Paysandu.
| Calama | Paysandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Calama | Paysandu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.81 $ | 8.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.2 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.93 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.26 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 1.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.76 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 6.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 8.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.6 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.13 $ | 3.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.2 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 17 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.6 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.84 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.47 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.46 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 2.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.6 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.7 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.6 $ | 30.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 242 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 612 $ | 266 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 353 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 821 $ | 322 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,521 $ | 2,585 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,338 $ | 2,095 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,212 $ | 681 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.03 % | 5.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.4 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.64 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Haircut | 4.84 $ | 5.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.6 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.2 $ | 60.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 353 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,720 $ | 7,792 $ |