Cost of living in San Lorenzo is 5% higher than in El Alto (without rent).
Rent in San Lorenzo is 22% cheaper than in El Alto.
Cost of living including rent in San Lorenzo is 6% lower than in El Alto.
Food in San Lorenzo is 25% more expensive than in El Alto.
Transport in San Lorenzo is 53% cheaper than in El Alto.
| San Lorenzo | El Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Lorenzo | El Alto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.97 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.03 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.35 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.72 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.7 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.29 $ | 2.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.1 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.2 $ | 13.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.2 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.54 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.94 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.71 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 1.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.5 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.7 $ | 38 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.2 $ | 36.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 138 $ | 183 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 270 $ | 294 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 184 $ | 268 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 483 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,573 $ | 1,202 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,028 $ | 852 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 478 $ | 449 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.35 % | 8.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.6 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.24 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Haircut | 4.51 $ | 8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 67.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67 $ | 46 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 188 $ | 162 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,164 $ | 3,303 $ |