Cost of living in Iquitos is 9% lower than in Brasilia (without rent).
Rent in Iquitos is 25% cheaper than in Brasilia.
Cost of living including rent in Iquitos is 16% lower than in Brasilia.
Food in Iquitos is 10% more expensive than in Brasilia.
Transport in Iquitos is 31% cheaper than in Brasilia.
| Iquitos | Brasilia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iquitos | Brasilia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.75 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.93 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.25 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.15 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.21 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.05 $ | 2.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35.2 $ | 48.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.2 $ | 7.45 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 61 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.23 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.64 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 0.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.1 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38 $ | 91.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.6 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 239 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 507 $ | 535 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 356 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 636 $ | 893 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,803 $ | 2,484 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,577 $ | 1,454 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 527 $ | 457 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.88 % | 11.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.9 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.54 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Haircut | 4.56 $ | 8.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.7 $ | 67.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.3 $ | 50.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 484 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,597 $ | 11,560 $ |