Cost of living in Copiapo is 38% lower than in San Juan (without rent).
Rent in Copiapo is 24% cheaper than in San Juan.
Cost of living including rent in Copiapo is 31% lower than in San Juan.
Food in Copiapo is 42% cheaper than in San Juan.
Transport in Copiapo is 6% more expensive than in San Juan.
| Copiapo | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Copiapo | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.55 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.9 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.83 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.54 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.72 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.27 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.68 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.25 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 5.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.93 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.3 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.2 $ | 6.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.1 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.47 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.1 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.17 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.7 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.8 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25 $ | 52.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ | 399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 483 $ | 735 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 401 $ | 656 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 1,040 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,415 $ | 4,143 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,550 $ | 1,740 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 723 $ | 815 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.7 % | 5.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.9 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.04 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Haircut | 4.81 $ | 9.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.5 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.8 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 289 $ | 223 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,618 $ | 3,684 $ |