Cost of living in Posadas is 55% lower than in Soacha (without rent).
Rent in Posadas is 62% cheaper than in Soacha.
Cost of living including rent in Posadas is 58% lower than in Soacha.
Food in Posadas is 48% cheaper than in Soacha.
Transport in Posadas is 70% cheaper than in Soacha.
| Posadas | Soacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Posadas | Soacha | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.13 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.95 $ | 28.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.72 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.7 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.38 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.26 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.26 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.92 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.36 $ | 6.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.25 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.17 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 0.82 $ | 2.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 1.97 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.97 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.01 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.71 $ | 5.65 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 0.71 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22 $ | 51.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.1 $ | 78.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
3.53 $ | 24.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 246 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 115 $ | 448 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 105 $ | 361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 603 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,269 $ | 1,514 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 979 $ | 1,179 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 403 $ | 336 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 39.96 % | 13.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3.59 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.48 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Haircut | 1.26 $ | 6.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.3 $ | 84.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29 $ | 50.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 83.4 $ | 224 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,603 $ | 7,658 $ |