Cost of living
Lima (United States) compared to La Plata (United States)
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Overview comparison
Lima (United States)La Plata (United States)
Consumer prices in Lima (United States) are roughly 35% higher than in La Plata (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Lima (United States) | La Plata (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,029 | 705 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,173 | 1,789 |
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| Without rent one person | 534 | 468 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,699 | 1,319 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 393.21 | 185.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 787.66 | 501.11 |
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| Food person | 254 | 282 |
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| Food family | 577 | 616 |
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| Transport person | 187.39 | 33.15 |
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| Transport family | 444.22 | 95.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.53 years | 71.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lima (United States) | La Plata (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.97 | 8.15 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.23 | 23.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.77 | 6.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 | 2.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.27 | 2.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lima (United States) | La Plata (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 517.37 | 268.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 348.15 | 144.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,001.11 | 481.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 553.57 | 422.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.88 | 21.72 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.26 | 36.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.99 | 15.12 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lima (United States) | La Plata (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.15 | 48.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,082 | 2,274 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,482 | 2,001 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.06% | 30.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.78 | 7.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lima (United States) | La Plata (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.46 | 0.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.77 | 1.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.56 | 9.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.03 | 7.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.32 | 7.87 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.99 |
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Other
| Item | Lima (United States) | La Plata (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 36.89 | 23.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.18 | 4.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.69 | 19.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.7 | 5.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.98 | 77.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.88 | 78.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 226.35 | 155.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,776 | 3,656 |
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