Cost of living in Esmeraldas is 20% higher than in Cucuta (without rent).
Rent in Esmeraldas is very similar to Cucuta.
Cost of living including rent in Esmeraldas is 12% higher than in Cucuta.
Food in Esmeraldas is 32% more expensive than in Cucuta.
Transport in Esmeraldas is 45% cheaper than in Cucuta.
| Esmeraldas | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Esmeraldas | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.03 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.02 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.84 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.93 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.91 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.96 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.23 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.6 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.5 $ | 4.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.6 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.82 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.71 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.89 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.73 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.8 $ | 52.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.2 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.3 $ | 14 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 325 $ | 165 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 461 $ | 313 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,229 $ | 1,377 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,526 $ | 1,000 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 427 $ | 379 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.51 % | 19.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.2 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.04 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Haircut | 7.43 $ | 4.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.7 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 300 $ | 321 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,195 $ | 4,142 $ |