Cost of living in Paysandu is 34% higher than in Arequipa (without rent).
Rent in Paysandu is 42% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Cost of living including rent in Paysandu is 38% higher than in Arequipa.
Food in Paysandu is 57% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Transport in Paysandu is 31% cheaper than in Arequipa.
| Paysandu | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paysandu | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.32 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.03 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.45 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.92 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.63 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.57 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.02 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.26 $ | 3.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.8 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.9 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.13 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.86 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.74 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.36 $ | 1.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.7 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.6 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.8 $ | 29.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 242 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 266 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 269 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 322 $ | 530 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,585 $ | 1,197 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,095 $ | 1,081 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 681 $ | 347 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.47 % | 10.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.8 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.03 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Haircut | 5.57 $ | 5.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.8 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.6 $ | 32.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 353 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,792 $ | 2,081 $ |