Cost of living in Linares is 38% higher than in Villavicencio (without rent).
Rent in Linares is 192% more expensive than in Villavicencio.
Cost of living including rent in Linares is 88% higher than in Villavicencio.
Food in Linares is 69% more expensive than in Villavicencio.
Transport in Linares is 49% cheaper than in Villavicencio.
| Linares | Villavicencio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Linares | Villavicencio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.83 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.23 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.36 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.1 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.54 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.4 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.66 $ | 7.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.55 $ | 2.14 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.8 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.35 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.25 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.24 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.11 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 1.8 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.1 $ | 21.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 341 $ | 99.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 541 $ | 191 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 145 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 672 $ | 253 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,287 $ | 832 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,283 $ | 588 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 839 $ | 319 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.93 % | 13.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.4 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.36 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Haircut | 8.86 $ | 3.86 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.6 $ | 38.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 411 $ | 227 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,965 $ | 7,592 $ |