Cost of living in Paramaribo is 6% higher than in Antofagasta (without rent).
Rent in Paramaribo is 42% cheaper than in Antofagasta.
Cost of living including rent in Paramaribo is 18% lower than in Antofagasta.
Food in Paramaribo is 10% more expensive than in Antofagasta.
Transport in Paramaribo is 30% more expensive than in Antofagasta.
| Paramaribo | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paramaribo | Antofagasta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.93 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.6 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.18 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.18 $ | 1.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.29 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.16 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.74 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.03 $ | 5.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 90.3 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.1 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.8 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.35 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.46 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.87 $ | 2.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.5 $ | 71.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.3 $ | 108 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.1 $ | 19 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 392 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ | 562 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 464 $ | 551 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,192 $ | 830 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 188 $ | 1,602 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 173 $ | 1,531 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 280 $ | 756 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.12 % | 5.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.7 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.05 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Haircut | 6.43 $ | 13.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.6 $ | 75.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.5 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 63.6 $ | 276 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,271 $ | 3,446 $ |