Cost of living in Riohacha is 28% lower than in Artigas (without rent).
Rent in Riohacha is 41% cheaper than in Artigas.
Cost of living including rent in Riohacha is 34% lower than in Artigas.
Food in Riohacha is 33% cheaper than in Artigas.
Transport in Riohacha is 12% cheaper than in Artigas.
| Riohacha | Artigas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Riohacha | Artigas | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.88 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.6 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.23 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ | 1.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.81 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.09 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.89 $ | 4.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.7 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.8 $ | 29.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.63 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.82 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.63 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 2.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.4 $ | 102 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.5 $ | 157 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.6 $ | 38.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 233 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 208 $ | 367 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 164 $ | 335 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 307 $ | 1,033 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,255 $ | 2,706 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,162 $ | 2,473 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 304 $ | 640 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.47 % | 5.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.9 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.98 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Haircut | 3.31 $ | 5.45 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.4 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 211 $ | 360 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,694 $ | 7,840 $ |