Cost of living in Santa Fe is 49% higher than in Cucuta (without rent).
Rent in Santa Fe is 6% cheaper than in Cucuta.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Fe is 28% higher than in Cucuta.
Food in Santa Fe is 50% more expensive than in Cucuta.
Transport in Santa Fe is 2% more expensive than in Cucuta.
| Santa Fe | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Fe | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.5 $ | 11 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.84 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.29 $ | 0.59 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.75 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.48 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.87 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.53 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.7 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.98 $ | 4.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.2 $ | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.66 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.54 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.81 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.09 $ | 1.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.4 $ | 52.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.4 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.8 $ | 14 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 123 $ | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 200 $ | 165 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 163 $ | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 257 $ | 313 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,251 $ | 1,377 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,029 $ | 1,000 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 256 $ | 379 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 40 % | 19.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.3 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Haircut | 4.22 $ | 4.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 169 $ | 79.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 105 $ | 46.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 183 $ | 321 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,509 $ | 4,142 $ |