Cost of living
Quilmes compared to Colonia (Argentina)
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Overview comparison
QuilmesColonia (Argentina)
Consumer prices in Quilmes are roughly 59% higher than in Colonia (Argentina).
Cost of living
| Item | Quilmes | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Total with rent one person | 476 | 534 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,047 | 970 |
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| Without rent one person | 303 | 281 |
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| Without rent one family | 879 | 602 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 165.76 | 246.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 225.32 | 295.93 |
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| Food person | 257 | 165 |
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| Food family | 690 | 343 |
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| Transport person | 21.05 | 49.44 |
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| Transport family | 57.16 | 108.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.43 years | 81.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Quilmes | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.71 | 1.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.68 | 11.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.42 | 3.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 | 6.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.94 | 1.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.13 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Quilmes | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 374.67 | 87.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 58.62 | 55.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 127.92 | 253.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 216.69 | 98.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.58 | 57.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 3.88 | 92.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.53 | 91.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Quilmes | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Local transport ticket | 32.25 | 15.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,319 | 392 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,517 | 169 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.78% | 20.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.86 | 8.62 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.32 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Quilmes | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.96 | 1.44 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.31 | 5.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.72 | 6.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.25 | 0.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Quilmes | Colonia (Argentina) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.48 | 11.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.98 | 3.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.99 | 12.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.06 | 2.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.57 | 16.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.03 | 39.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 94.9 | 46.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,057 | 1,283 |
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