Cost of living in Encarnacion is 58% lower than in Ciudad de la Costa (without rent).
Rent in Encarnacion is 54% cheaper than in Ciudad de la Costa.
Cost of living including rent in Encarnacion is 56% lower than in Ciudad de la Costa.
Food in Encarnacion is 59% cheaper than in Ciudad de la Costa.
Transport in Encarnacion is 53% cheaper than in Ciudad de la Costa.
| Encarnacion | Ciudad de la Costa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Encarnacion | Ciudad de la Costa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.85 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.9 $ | 43.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.17 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 1.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.81 $ | 9.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.21 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.69 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.37 $ | 4.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.7 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.83 $ | 22.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.8 $ | 62.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.58 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.79 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.29 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.32 $ | 3.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.2 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.1 $ | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.2 $ | 40.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 169 $ | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 281 $ | 685 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 311 $ | 530 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 486 $ | 971 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,259 $ | 2,670 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 615 $ | 2,420 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 324 $ | 1,022 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.92 % | 5.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.5 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.01 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Haircut | 5.41 $ | 10.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.6 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.9 $ | 87.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 157 $ | 354 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,959 $ | 7,660 $ |