Cost of living in Chiclayo is 5% lower than in Cucuta (without rent).
Rent in Chiclayo is 10% cheaper than in Cucuta.
Cost of living including rent in Chiclayo is 7% lower than in Cucuta.
Food in Chiclayo is 10% cheaper than in Cucuta.
Transport in Chiclayo is 8% more expensive than in Cucuta.
| Chiclayo | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chiclayo | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 8.02 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.66 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.03 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.38 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.35 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.94 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.51 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.47 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.8 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.85 $ | 4.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.34 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.72 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.87 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18 $ | 52.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.9 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.4 $ | 14 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 136 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 287 $ | 165 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 132 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 246 $ | 313 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 602 $ | 1,377 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 994 $ | 1,000 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 186 $ | 379 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.1 % | 19.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.5 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.66 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Haircut | 3.52 $ | 4.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.8 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 107 $ | 321 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,943 $ | 4,142 $ |