Cost of living in Cucuta is 35% lower than in Puebla (without rent).
Rent in Cucuta is 49% cheaper than in Puebla.
Cost of living including rent in Cucuta is 41% lower than in Puebla.
Food in Cucuta is 31% cheaper than in Puebla.
Transport in Cucuta is 52% cheaper than in Puebla.
| Cucuta | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cucuta | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11 $ | 33 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.69 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.65 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.59 $ | 1.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.22 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.59 $ | 9.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.01 $ | 3.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.3 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.91 $ | 16.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.44 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 1.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.3 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.3 $ | 54.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14 $ | 38.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ | 309 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 165 $ | 708 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 313 $ | 865 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,377 $ | 741 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,000 $ | 524 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 379 $ | 629 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.2 % | 11.14 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.1 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Haircut | 4.41 $ | 9.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.8 $ | 87 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.7 $ | 55.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 321 $ | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,142 $ | 10,619 $ |