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IT Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Lima and Buenos Aires: Both cities offer matching average gross salaries. Cost of living is 3% cheaper in Buenos Aires. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Lima is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.7/10 compared to 8.5/10.

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Lima
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Buenos Aires

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$17,000/yr
$17,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$8,500
$8,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$15,000
$15,000
Senior Developer Pay
$26,000
$26,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$34,000
$34,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$420
$380
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$260
$240
Groceries (Monthly)
$140
$140
Public Transport Pass
$15
$18
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$85
$80
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$743/mo
$724/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
29%
35%
Social Security Deduction
9%
17%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$763/mo
$619/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.7
MORE AFFORDABLE
8.5
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$20/mo
$-105/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~999 months
~999 months
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