Cost of living in Punto Fijo is 15% higher than in Rancagua (without rent).
Rent in Punto Fijo is 70% cheaper than in Rancagua.
Cost of living including rent in Punto Fijo is 26% lower than in Rancagua.
Food in Punto Fijo is 4% more expensive than in Rancagua.
Transport in Punto Fijo is 149% more expensive than in Rancagua.
| Punto Fijo | Rancagua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Punto Fijo | Rancagua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.1 $ | 8.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.2 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.94 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.08 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.86 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.8 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.04 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ | 4.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.4 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 34.5 $ | 6.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.2 $ | 85.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.04 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.01 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.52 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.4 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.6 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32 $ | 16.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 71.4 $ | 308 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 218 $ | 582 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 90.8 $ | 428 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 351 $ | 764 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 726 $ | 1,663 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 813 $ | 1,665 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 199 $ | 548 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 23.83 % | 4.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.1 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.46 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Haircut | 7.85 $ | 6.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.7 $ | 64.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.4 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 50.4 $ | 307 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,086 $ | 4,111 $ |