Cost of living in San Cristobal is 4% higher than in La Lima (without rent).
Rent in San Cristobal is 15% cheaper than in La Lima.
Cost of living including rent in San Cristobal is 4% lower than in La Lima.
Food in San Cristobal is 7% cheaper than in La Lima.
Transport in San Cristobal is 63% more expensive than in La Lima.
| San Cristobal | La Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Cristobal | La Lima | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.5 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.8 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.53 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.05 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.32 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.55 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 2.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55.9 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.8 $ | 18.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.5 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.73 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.51 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.08 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.62 $ | 2.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.5 $ | 84 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.1 $ | 129 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.5 $ | 57.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 452 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 327 $ | 349 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 677 $ | 582 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,948 $ | 506 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,129 $ | 542 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 437 $ | 557 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.17 % | 10.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.1 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Haircut | 8.95 $ | 4.68 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.5 $ | 49.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 364 $ | 131 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,237 $ | 3,499 $ |