Cost of living in Esmeraldas is 10% lower than in Salta (without rent).
Rent in Esmeraldas is 24% cheaper than in Salta.
Cost of living including rent in Esmeraldas is 15% lower than in Salta.
Food in Esmeraldas is 10% cheaper than in Salta.
Transport in Esmeraldas is 27% cheaper than in Salta.
| Esmeraldas | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Esmeraldas | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.03 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.2 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.02 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.84 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.93 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.91 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.96 $ | 7.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.23 $ | 1.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.6 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.5 $ | 3.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.6 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.82 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.71 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.89 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.73 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.8 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.2 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.3 $ | 33.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 192 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 325 $ | 348 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 461 $ | 577 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,229 $ | 1,290 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,526 $ | 795 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 427 $ | 281 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.51 % | 39.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.2 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.04 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Haircut | 7.43 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.7 $ | 98.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 182 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,195 $ | 2,488 $ |