Cost of living in Loja is 23% lower than in Tacuarembo (without rent).
Rent in Loja is 29% cheaper than in Tacuarembo.
Cost of living including rent in Loja is 26% lower than in Tacuarembo.
Food in Loja is 30% cheaper than in Tacuarembo.
Transport in Loja is 31% cheaper than in Tacuarembo.
| Loja | Tacuarembo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Loja | Tacuarembo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.14 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.9 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.46 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.11 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 1.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.79 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.6 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.41 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.95 $ | 4.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.9 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.75 $ | 14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.8 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.72 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.56 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.39 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.1 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.5 $ | 159 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.6 $ | 38.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 210 $ | 241 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 325 $ | 322 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 312 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 448 $ | 537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 656 $ | 2,578 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 501 $ | 2,031 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 425 $ | 658 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.32 % | 5.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.1 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.17 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Haircut | 5.55 $ | 5.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.2 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.4 $ | 76 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ | 341 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,674 $ | 7,638 $ |