Cost of living in Chimbote is 33% lower than in Valparaiso (without rent).
Rent in Chimbote is 66% cheaper than in Valparaiso.
Cost of living including rent in Chimbote is 48% lower than in Valparaiso.
Food in Chimbote is 45% cheaper than in Valparaiso.
Transport in Chimbote is 30% more expensive than in Valparaiso.
| Chimbote | Valparaiso | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chimbote | Valparaiso | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.06 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.1 $ | 47.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.72 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 $ | 3.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.03 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 1.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.62 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.82 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.5 $ | 5.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.87 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.2 $ | 48.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.6 $ | 11.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.32 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.18 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.79 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 2.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.4 $ | 75.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.2 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.1 $ | 19.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 84.9 $ | 331 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 172 $ | 503 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ | 411 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 282 $ | 685 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,402 $ | 2,338 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,064 $ | 1,675 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 383 $ | 836 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.66 % | 4.83 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49 $ | 27.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ | 9.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.1 $ | 69.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.8 $ | 49 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 147 $ | 413 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,564 $ | 5,591 $ |