Cost of living in Chimbote is 45% lower than in Port of Spain (without rent).
Rent in Chimbote is 72% cheaper than in Port of Spain.
Cost of living including rent in Chimbote is 58% lower than in Port of Spain.
Food in Chimbote is 58% cheaper than in Port of Spain.
Transport in Chimbote is 67% more expensive than in Port of Spain.
| Chimbote | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chimbote | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.06 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.1 $ | 78.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.72 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.03 $ | 4 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.62 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 8.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.82 $ | 19.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.5 $ | 5.48 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.87 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.2 $ | 86.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.6 $ | 9.42 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.32 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.18 $ | 5.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.79 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.4 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.2 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.1 $ | 49 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 84.9 $ | 395 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 172 $ | 817 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 282 $ | 1,240 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,402 $ | 4,464 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,064 $ | 1,776 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 383 $ | 841 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.66 % | 5.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ | 9.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.1 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.8 $ | 58.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 147 $ | 222 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,564 $ | 3,731 $ |