Cost of living in Quillota is 42% higher than in Arequipa (without rent).
Rent in Quillota is 90% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Cost of living including rent in Quillota is 62% higher than in Arequipa.
Food in Quillota is 70% more expensive than in Arequipa.
Transport in Quillota is 40% cheaper than in Arequipa.
| Quillota | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Quillota | Arequipa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.54 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.64 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.89 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.3 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.64 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.64 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.4 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.1 $ | 3.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.2 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.6 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.7 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.74 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.48 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ | 1.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
74.3 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21 $ | 29.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 322 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 568 $ | 302 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 741 $ | 530 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,261 $ | 1,197 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,729 $ | 1,081 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 658 $ | 347 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.15 % | 10.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.8 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.59 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Haircut | 10.6 $ | 5.65 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.1 $ | 66.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 395 $ | 174 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,416 $ | 2,081 $ |