Cost of living in Riobamba is 19% lower than in Tacuarembo (without rent).
Rent in Riobamba is 52% cheaper than in Tacuarembo.
Cost of living including rent in Riobamba is 34% lower than in Tacuarembo.
Food in Riobamba is 22% cheaper than in Tacuarembo.
Transport in Riobamba is 32% cheaper than in Tacuarembo.
| Riobamba | Tacuarembo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Riobamba | Tacuarembo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.5 $ | 6.33 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.9 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.68 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.09 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 1.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.91 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.93 $ | 5.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.41 $ | 4.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.2 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.57 $ | 14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.8 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 7.43 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.88 $ | 7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 2.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.5 $ | 159 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.9 $ | 38.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 125 $ | 241 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 218 $ | 322 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 254 $ | 537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,074 $ | 2,578 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,581 $ | 2,031 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 251 $ | 658 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.31 % | 5.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.5 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.82 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Haircut | 5.58 $ | 5.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.7 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 76 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ | 341 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,661 $ | 7,638 $ |