Cost of living in Los Andes is 17% higher than in Cucuta (without rent).
Rent in Los Andes is 92% more expensive than in Cucuta.
Cost of living including rent in Los Andes is 45% higher than in Cucuta.
Food in Los Andes is 20% more expensive than in Cucuta.
Transport in Los Andes is 26% cheaper than in Cucuta.
| Los Andes | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Los Andes | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.82 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.17 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.38 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.3 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.54 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.75 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.96 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.05 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.2 $ | 4.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.7 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.33 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.24 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.92 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.06 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.9 $ | 52.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.9 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.8 $ | 14 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 311 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 501 $ | 165 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 393 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 599 $ | 313 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,185 $ | 1,377 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,996 $ | 1,000 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 789 $ | 379 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.08 % | 19.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.19 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Haircut | 12.4 $ | 4.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.8 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 48.3 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 396 $ | 321 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,558 $ | 4,142 $ |