Cost of living
Chota compared to Lima (Peru)
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Overview comparison
ChotaLima (Peru)
Consumer prices in Chota are roughly 3% higher than in Lima (Peru).
Cost of living
| Item | Chota | Lima (Peru) |
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| Total with rent one person | 407 | 565 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,090 | 1,118 |
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| Without rent one person | 242 | 307 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,012 | 868 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 203.43 | 190.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 430.76 | 443.98 |
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| Food person | 190 | 159 |
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| Food family | 556 | 411 |
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| Transport person | 55.45 | 62.18 |
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| Transport family | 189.09 | 189.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.15 years | 78.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chota | Lima (Peru) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.2 | 3.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.34 | 6.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.43 | 3.03 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.7 | 3.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.59 | 1.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chota | Lima (Peru) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 156.63 | 151.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.37 | 125.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 671.62 | 527.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 200.15 | 180.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.92 | 40.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.57 | 66.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.31 | 21.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chota | Lima (Peru) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.4 | 12.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,131 | 2,328 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,636 | 2,894 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.37% | 74.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.89 | 15.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.03 | 2.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chota | Lima (Peru) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 1.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.46 | 0.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.01 | 4.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.69 | 3.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.72 | 10.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.94 | 0.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Chota | Lima (Peru) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.95 | 23.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.43 | 2.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.19 | 26.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.46 | 3.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.27 | 33.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.99 | 46.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 188.74 | 165.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,567 | 2,963 |
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