Cost of living in Parana is 7% lower than in Concepcion (without rent).
Rent in Parana is 63% cheaper than in Concepcion.
Cost of living including rent in Parana is 34% lower than in Concepcion.
Food in Parana is 14% cheaper than in Concepcion.
Transport in Parana is 35% cheaper than in Concepcion.
| Parana | Concepcion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Parana | Concepcion | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.53 $ | 7.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.84 $ | 7.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.98 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.28 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.05 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.96 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.14 $ | 5.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.39 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.7 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.38 $ | 19.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.1 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.59 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.4 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.47 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.68 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.9 $ | 68.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.9 $ | 105 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.2 $ | 31.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 108 $ | 331 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 299 $ | 547 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 108 $ | 425 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 250 $ | 794 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,544 $ | 2,258 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,086 $ | 1,968 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 178 $ | 553 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.02 % | 5.29 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.53 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Haircut | 4.28 $ | 8.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 149 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.2 $ | 44.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 183 $ | 348 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,548 $ | 4,708 $ |