Cost of living in Lota is 20% higher than in Bucaramanga (without rent).
Rent in Lota is 46% more expensive than in Bucaramanga.
Cost of living including rent in Lota is 31% higher than in Bucaramanga.
Food in Lota is 46% more expensive than in Bucaramanga.
Transport in Lota is 42% cheaper than in Bucaramanga.
| Lota | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lota | Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.57 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.6 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.69 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.97 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.72 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.38 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.45 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.77 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.57 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.72 $ | 1.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.2 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.3 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.86 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.75 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.2 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 67.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.4 $ | 21.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 453 $ | 394 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 361 $ | 242 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 648 $ | 433 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,067 $ | 1,254 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,893 $ | 1,060 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 631 $ | 444 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.27 % | 16.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.6 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.57 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Haircut | 8.38 $ | 8.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 59.4 $ | 75.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.8 $ | 48.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 348 $ | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,672 $ | 2,406 $ |