Cost of living in Copiapo is 14% higher than in Tarija (without rent).
Rent in Copiapo is 43% more expensive than in Tarija.
Cost of living including rent in Copiapo is 28% higher than in Tarija.
Food in Copiapo is 10% more expensive than in Tarija.
Transport in Copiapo is 37% more expensive than in Tarija.
| Copiapo | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Copiapo | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.55 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.9 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.83 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.54 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.72 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.27 $ | 1.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.25 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.93 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.3 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.2 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.1 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.47 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.1 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.17 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.7 $ | 25 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.8 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25 $ | 50.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 483 $ | 116 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 401 $ | 293 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 510 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,415 $ | 754 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,550 $ | 693 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 723 $ | 323 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.7 % | 5.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.9 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.04 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Haircut | 4.81 $ | 4.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.5 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.8 $ | 25.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 289 $ | 62.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,618 $ | 1,291 $ |