Cost of living in Villa Mercedes is 20% higher than in Chiclayo (without rent).
Rent in Villa Mercedes is 28% more expensive than in Chiclayo.
Cost of living including rent in Villa Mercedes is 22% higher than in Chiclayo.
Food in Villa Mercedes is 41% more expensive than in Chiclayo.
Transport in Villa Mercedes is 46% cheaper than in Chiclayo.
| Villa Mercedes | Chiclayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Villa Mercedes | Chiclayo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.27 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.1 $ | 8.02 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.55 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.35 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.19 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.99 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.19 $ | 9.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.98 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.5 $ | 3.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 35 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 8.85 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.35 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.93 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.26 $ | 0.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.1 $ | 18 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.9 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30 $ | 33.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 161 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 235 $ | 287 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 237 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 355 $ | 246 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,484 $ | 602 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 887 $ | 994 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 503 $ | 186 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40.32 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13.5 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.42 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Haircut | 4.49 $ | 3.52 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74 $ | 38.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 178 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,019 $ | 1,943 $ |