Cost of living in Maicao is very similar to Cucuta (without rent).
Rent in Maicao is 48% cheaper than in Cucuta.
Cost of living including rent in Maicao is 18% lower than in Cucuta.
Food in Maicao is 10% more expensive than in Cucuta.
Transport in Maicao is 37% cheaper than in Cucuta.
| Maicao | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maicao | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.77 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.34 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.64 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.32 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.9 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 4.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.4 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.53 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.71 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.4 $ | 52.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.9 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.2 $ | 14 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 53.5 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 106 $ | 165 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 74.3 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 139 $ | 313 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,257 $ | 1,377 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,159 $ | 1,000 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 267 $ | 379 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.94 % | 19.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.4 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.74 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Haircut | 1.9 $ | 4.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.6 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.3 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 274 $ | 321 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,177 $ | 4,142 $ |