Cost of living in La Rioja is 30% higher than in Potosi (without rent).
Rent in La Rioja is 10% more expensive than in Potosi.
Cost of living including rent in La Rioja is 23% higher than in Potosi.
Food in La Rioja is 35% more expensive than in Potosi.
Transport in La Rioja is 43% more expensive than in Potosi.
| La Rioja | Potosi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| La Rioja | Potosi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.28 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.9 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 14.9 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.34 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.19 $ | 0.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.39 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 5.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.92 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.82 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.99 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 0.76 $ | 2.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.3 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.5 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 6.98 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.7 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.01 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.05 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.48 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.8 $ | 25 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.6 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.9 $ | 28.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 139 $ | 105 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 246 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 388 $ | 274 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,896 $ | 918 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,276 $ | 645 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 458 $ | 375 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.11 % | 6.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.64 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.02 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Haircut | 4.07 $ | 3.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.3 $ | 57.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71.7 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 264 $ | 177 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,344 $ | 3,149 $ |