Cost of living in Cajamarca is 16% lower than in Bucaramanga (without rent).
Rent in Cajamarca is 31% cheaper than in Bucaramanga.
Cost of living including rent in Cajamarca is 22% lower than in Bucaramanga.
Food in Cajamarca is 7% cheaper than in Bucaramanga.
Transport in Cajamarca is 53% cheaper than in Bucaramanga.
| Cajamarca | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cajamarca | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.49 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.5 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.88 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.7 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.5 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.78 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.62 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.55 $ | 1.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.54 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.8 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.3 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.18 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.6 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.8 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.4 $ | 67.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.1 $ | 21.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 115 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 289 $ | 394 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 221 $ | 242 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 424 $ | 433 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,125 $ | 1,254 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,117 $ | 1,060 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 806 $ | 444 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10 % | 16.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.6 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.71 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Haircut | 3.83 $ | 8.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.2 $ | 75.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.8 $ | 48.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 135 $ | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,599 $ | 2,406 $ |