Cost of living in Galapagos Islands is 6% lower than in Iquitos (without rent).
Rent in Galapagos Islands is 10% more expensive than in Iquitos.
Cost of living including rent in Galapagos Islands is very similar to Iquitos.
Food in Galapagos Islands is very similar to Iquitos.
Transport in Galapagos Islands is 60% cheaper than in Iquitos.
| Galapagos Islands | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Galapagos Islands | Iquitos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.42 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.4 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.1 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.52 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.1 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.21 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 8.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.53 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.89 $ | 7.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.2 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.6 $ | 19.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.5 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.86 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.62 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.89 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.78 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.1 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.2 $ | 38 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 353 $ | 507 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 264 $ | 275 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 471 $ | 636 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,126 $ | 1,803 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,124 $ | 1,577 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 463 $ | 527 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.89 % | 10.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.38 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 6.99 $ | 4.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.8 $ | 57.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.2 $ | 63.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 243 $ | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,329 $ | 2,597 $ |