Cost of living in Mercedes is 87% higher than in Sacaba (without rent).
Rent in Mercedes is 99% more expensive than in Sacaba.
Cost of living including rent in Mercedes is 92% higher than in Sacaba.
Food in Mercedes is 96% more expensive than in Sacaba.
Transport in Mercedes is 60% more expensive than in Sacaba.
| Mercedes | Sacaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mercedes | Sacaba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.77 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.93 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.75 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.63 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.49 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.42 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.82 $ | 2.46 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.2 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.84 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 9.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.34 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.96 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 1.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.1 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.4 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 260 $ | 148 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 428 $ | 210 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 500 $ | 216 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 599 $ | 324 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,603 $ | 1,120 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,100 $ | 800 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 769 $ | 432 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.49 % | 7.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.2 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Haircut | 6.39 $ | 4.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.3 $ | 45.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 369 $ | 256 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,035 $ | 4,128 $ |