Cost of living in Punta Arenas is 73% higher than in Tarija (without rent).
Rent in Punta Arenas is 75% more expensive than in Tarija.
Cost of living including rent in Punta Arenas is 74% higher than in Tarija.
Food in Punta Arenas is 77% more expensive than in Tarija.
Transport in Punta Arenas is 14% more expensive than in Tarija.
| Punta Arenas | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Punta Arenas | Tarija | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.3 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.07 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.67 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.17 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.31 $ | 1.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.98 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.61 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.71 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.4 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.1 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.3 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.02 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.57 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.46 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 1.72 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.9 $ | 25 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.2 $ | 50.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 365 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 651 $ | 116 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 534 $ | 293 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 983 $ | 510 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 422 $ | 754 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,533 $ | 693 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 749 $ | 323 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.39 % | 5.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.3 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.69 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ | 4.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.8 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.5 $ | 25.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 447 $ | 62.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,705 $ | 1,291 $ |