Cost of living in Cochabamba is 38% lower than in Puente Alto (without rent).
Rent in Cochabamba is 51% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
Cost of living including rent in Cochabamba is 44% lower than in Puente Alto.
Food in Cochabamba is 40% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
Transport in Cochabamba is 44% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
| Cochabamba | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cochabamba | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.2 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.1 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.3 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.93 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 1.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.42 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.53 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.96 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.44 $ | 3.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.9 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9 $ | 13.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.9 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.33 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.04 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.23 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 2.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.9 $ | 77.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.6 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.1 $ | 20.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 132 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 194 $ | 619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 194 $ | 360 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 295 $ | 810 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,147 $ | 2,092 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 818 $ | 1,848 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 441 $ | 1,071 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.45 % | 5.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.6 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.54 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 4.77 $ | 14.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.6 $ | 65.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45 $ | 49.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 276 $ | 401 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,426 $ | 5,725 $ |