Cost of living
Caras compared to Melgar (Peru)
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Overview comparison
CarasMelgar (Peru)
Consumer prices in Melgar (Peru) are roughly 39% higher than in Caras.
Cost of living
| Item | Caras | Melgar (Peru) |
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| Total with rent one person | 438 | 719 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,424 | 1,406 |
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| Without rent one person | 289 | 316 |
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| Without rent one family | 808 | 1,309 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 171.19 | 343.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 371.74 | 321.31 |
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| Food person | 214 | 303 |
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| Food family | 469 | 874 |
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| Transport person | 56.47 | 21.13 |
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| Transport family | 174.54 | 54.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.33 years | 70.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Caras | Melgar (Peru) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.71 | 3.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.48 | 19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.99 | 5.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 | 1.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.47 | 1.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.6 | 0.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Caras | Melgar (Peru) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 148.62 | 333.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 119.9 | 222.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 707.05 | 709.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 216.24 | 127.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.55 | 43.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.04 | 49.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.85 | 67.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Caras | Melgar (Peru) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.6 | 11.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,409 | 234 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,018 | 955 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.87% | 10.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.56 | 5.2 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.06 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Caras | Melgar (Peru) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 2.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.75 | 2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 9.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.61 | 12.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.53 | 3.1 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.96 | 0.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Caras | Melgar (Peru) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.61 | 43.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.88 | 7.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.08 | 31.67 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.94 | 8.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.44 | 29.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.74 | 57.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 192.86 | 120.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,612 | 15,439 |
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