Cost of living in Tarija is 45% lower than in San Juan (without rent).
Rent in Tarija is 47% cheaper than in San Juan.
Cost of living including rent in Tarija is 46% lower than in San Juan.
Food in Tarija is 47% cheaper than in San Juan.
Transport in Tarija is 22% cheaper than in San Juan.
| Tarija | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tarija | San Juan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.65 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.6 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.15 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.39 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.44 $ | 1.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.91 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.14 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.6 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 5.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.3 $ | 81.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 6.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.1 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.19 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.44 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.6 $ | 79.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.4 $ | 52.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 201 $ | 399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 116 $ | 735 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 293 $ | 656 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 510 $ | 1,040 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 754 $ | 4,143 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 693 $ | 1,740 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 323 $ | 815 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.47 % | 5.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.22 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Haircut | 4.2 $ | 9.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.4 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.2 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 62.1 $ | 223 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,291 $ | 3,684 $ |