Cost of living
Calama compared to San Antonio
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Overview comparison
CalamaSan Antonio
Consumer prices in San Antonio are roughly 25% higher than in Calama.
Cost of living
| Item | Calama | San Antonio |
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| Total with rent one person | 633 | 1,191 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,287 | 2,239 |
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| Without rent one person | 489 | 372 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,229 | 1,427 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 226.09 | 541.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 749.85 | 859.81 |
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| Food person | 350 | 361 |
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| Food family | 820 | 919 |
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| Transport person | 40.56 | 41.86 |
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| Transport family | 135.26 | 95.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 68.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Calama | San Antonio |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.04 | 8.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.12 | 47.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.4 | 8.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.88 | 2.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.93 | 4.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.07 | 1.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Calama | San Antonio |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 348.32 | 797.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 191.65 | 634.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 925.33 | 858.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 597.72 | 666.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.46 | 34.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.35 | 66.85 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.22 | 18.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Calama | San Antonio |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.93 | 4.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,873 | 2,394 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,095 | 1,533 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1 | 0.68 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.65% | 39.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.57 | 14.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.49 | 1.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Calama | San Antonio |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.77 | 0.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.16 | 2.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.74 | 15.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.05 | 4.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.3 | 15.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.88 |
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Other
| Item | Calama | San Antonio |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.25 | 39.71 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.17 | 6.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.4 | 31.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.84 | 13.26 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.85 | 41.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.38 | 66.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 313.27 | 433.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,171 | 4,883 |
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