Cost of living in Sucre is 12% lower than in Loja (without rent).
Rent in Sucre is 30% more expensive than in Loja.
Cost of living including rent in Sucre is 7% higher than in Loja.
Food in Sucre is 15% cheaper than in Loja.
Transport in Sucre is 33% more expensive than in Loja.
| Sucre | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sucre | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.2 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.9 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.09 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.63 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.36 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.34 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.17 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.68 $ | 3.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.1 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 9.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.2 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.99 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.99 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 2.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.3 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.2 $ | 29.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 288 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 526 $ | 325 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 456 $ | 312 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 782 $ | 448 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 863 $ | 656 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 575 $ | 501 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 359 $ | 425 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.91 % | 11.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.7 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.92 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Haircut | 4.4 $ | 5.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.8 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.2 $ | 65.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 195 $ | 256 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,524 $ | 5,674 $ |