Cost of living in Castro is 44% higher than in Potosi (without rent).
Rent in Castro is 142% more expensive than in Potosi.
Cost of living including rent in Castro is 78% higher than in Potosi.
Food in Castro is 46% more expensive than in Potosi.
Transport in Castro is 36% more expensive than in Potosi.
| Castro | Potosi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Castro | Potosi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.95 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.6 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.11 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.67 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.32 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.88 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.5 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.03 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.32 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ | 2.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.3 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.1 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.33 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.65 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.7 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.8 $ | 25 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.2 $ | 28.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 279 $ | 105 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 641 $ | 166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 347 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,110 $ | 274 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,326 $ | 918 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,660 $ | 645 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 671 $ | 375 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.95 % | 6.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.42 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Haircut | 9.1 $ | 3.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.2 $ | 57.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.8 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 334 $ | 177 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,344 $ | 3,149 $ |