Cost of living in Ciudad del Este is 20% lower than in El Alto (without rent).
Rent in Ciudad del Este is 13% cheaper than in El Alto.
Cost of living including rent in Ciudad del Este is 17% lower than in El Alto.
Food in Ciudad del Este is 22% cheaper than in El Alto.
Transport in Ciudad del Este is 20% cheaper than in El Alto.
| Ciudad del Este | El Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ciudad del Este | El Alto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.9 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.1 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.11 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.86 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.65 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1 $ | 2.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.64 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.5 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.83 $ | 13.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.8 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.24 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.67 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.5 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.6 $ | 38 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.1 $ | 36.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 166 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 286 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 253 $ | 268 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 598 $ | 483 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,260 $ | 1,202 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 615 $ | 852 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 278 $ | 449 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.85 % | 8.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.27 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Haircut | 6.39 $ | 8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.4 $ | 67.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.2 $ | 46 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 179 $ | 162 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,415 $ | 3,303 $ |