Cost of living in Iquique is 13% higher than in Curitiba (without rent).
Rent in Iquique is 43% more expensive than in Curitiba.
Cost of living including rent in Iquique is 26% higher than in Curitiba.
Food in Iquique is 50% more expensive than in Curitiba.
Transport in Iquique is 57% cheaper than in Curitiba.
| Iquique | Curitiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iquique | Curitiba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.85 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.3 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.7 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.32 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.68 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.36 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.34 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.07 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.2 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.3 $ | 7.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.54 $ | 2.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.2 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.98 $ | 6.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.9 $ | 40.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.74 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.72 $ | 0.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.2 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.7 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.1 $ | 18.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 411 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 776 $ | 447 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 342 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 800 $ | 609 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,882 $ | 1,845 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,128 $ | 1,301 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,016 $ | 468 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.45 % | 10.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.6 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.19 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Haircut | 9.69 $ | 8.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.8 $ | 82.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.9 $ | 55.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 277 $ | 276 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,667 $ | 7,687 $ |