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| Expense | La Vega | Santiago | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.09 | $5.47 | La Vega |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.35 | $21.89 | La Vega |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.64 | La Vega |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $124 | La Vega |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.66 | $20.06 | La Vega |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.18 | $52.90 | La Vega |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.25 | $15.32 | La Vega |
| Fitness club membership | $14.25 | $15.32 | La Vega |
| Cinema ticket | $3.73 | $4.01 | La Vega |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $230 | La Vega |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $160 | La Vega |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $439 | $481 | La Vega |
| Total single-person budget | $485 | $525 | La Vega |
| Average net salary | $477 | $513 |
La Vega is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in La Vega runs about $485 versus $525 in Santiago — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, La Vega leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in La Vega · Full cost of living in Santiago