Cost of living in Tacna is 36% lower than in Recife (without rent).
Rent in Tacna is 60% cheaper than in Recife.
Cost of living including rent in Tacna is 48% lower than in Recife.
Food in Tacna is 22% cheaper than in Recife.
Transport in Tacna is 62% cheaper than in Recife.
| Tacna | Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tacna | Recife | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.56 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.04 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.14 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.52 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.71 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.02 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.77 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 2.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.02 $ | 7.02 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.16 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.82 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.98 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.4 $ | 59.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.8 $ | 92.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.2 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 87.4 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 193 $ | 383 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 214 $ | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 256 $ | 575 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,330 $ | 1,568 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,178 $ | 974 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 428 $ | 552 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.88 % | 11.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.79 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Haircut | 2.99 $ | 7.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.4 $ | 72.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.7 $ | 62.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 53.6 $ | 287 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,712 $ | 18,289 $ |