Cost of living in Salta is 4% lower than in Medellin (without rent).
Rent in Salta is 32% cheaper than in Medellin.
Cost of living including rent in Salta is 16% lower than in Medellin.
Food in Salta is 23% more expensive than in Medellin.
Transport in Salta is 67% cheaper than in Medellin.
| Salta | Medellin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Salta | Medellin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.52 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.1 $ | 24 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.74 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.72 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.91 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.32 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.8 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.12 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.99 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.25 $ | 2.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.8 $ | 43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.95 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.1 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.9 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.08 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.2 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.7 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.8 $ | 21.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 192 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 348 $ | 646 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 577 $ | 864 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,290 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 795 $ | 1,403 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 281 $ | 417 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 39.43 % | 15.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.8 $ | 27 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.54 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Haircut | 6.35 $ | 8.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.9 $ | 56.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 182 $ | 239 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,488 $ | 6,129 $ |