Cost of living in Pasto is 32% lower than in Salta (without rent).
Rent in Pasto is 34% cheaper than in Salta.
Cost of living including rent in Pasto is 33% lower than in Salta.
Food in Pasto is 35% cheaper than in Salta.
Transport in Pasto is 22% more expensive than in Salta.
| Pasto | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pasto | Salta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.07 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.26 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.45 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.88 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.61 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.94 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.91 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.83 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11 $ | 7.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.19 $ | 1.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.8 $ | 30.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ | 3.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.29 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.21 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.4 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.89 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.2 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.5 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.8 $ | 33.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 118 $ | 192 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 234 $ | 348 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 226 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 344 $ | 577 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,882 $ | 1,290 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 948 $ | 795 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 365 $ | 281 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.71 % | 39.43 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.5 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.79 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Haircut | 4.22 $ | 6.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.2 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.8 $ | 98.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 167 $ | 182 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,134 $ | 2,488 $ |