Cost of living in Columbia is 43% lower than in New York City (without rent).
Rent in Columbia is 30% cheaper than in New York City.
Cost of living including rent in Columbia is 34% lower than in New York City.
Food in Columbia is 24% cheaper than in New York City.
Transport in Columbia is 87% cheaper than in New York City.
| Columbia | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Columbia | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.1 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.06 $ | 9.78 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.73 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.35 $ | 3.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.11 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.03 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.83 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.27 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.41 $ | 5.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.5 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 17.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.91 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 73.5 $ | 138 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 27.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.5 $ | 156 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.34 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.29 $ | 10 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.79 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 2.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83.7 $ | 122 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 187 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.7 $ | 69.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,654 $ | 2,361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,646 $ | 3,996 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,828 $ | 2,702 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,033 $ | 5,005 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,275 $ | 19,111 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,277 $ | 3,215 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,682 $ | 5,777 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 6.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50 $ | 144 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.1 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 25.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.6 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.4 $ | 65.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,289 $ | 1,717 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,088 $ | 20,585 $ |