Cost of living in Lima is very similar to Cartago (without rent).
Rent in Lima is 7% more expensive than in Cartago.
Cost of living including rent in Lima is 3% higher than in Cartago.
Food in Lima is 29% cheaper than in Cartago.
Transport in Lima is 251% more expensive than in Cartago.
| Lima | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lima | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.48 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.8 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.98 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.29 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 1.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.8 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.85 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.02 $ | 4.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.9 $ | 67.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.3 $ | 14.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.8 $ | 66.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.84 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.57 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.28 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ | 3.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.4 $ | 30.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.1 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.7 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 342 $ | 327 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 625 $ | 752 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 527 $ | 382 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 948 $ | 712 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,773 $ | 2,046 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,434 $ | 820 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 444 $ | 1,038 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.59 % | 11.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.2 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.2 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Haircut | 9.57 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.3 $ | 95.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.9 $ | 72.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 234 $ | 502 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,320 $ | 13,088 $ |