Cost of living in Sogamoso is 42% lower than in Barquisimeto (without rent).
Rent in Sogamoso is 16% more expensive than in Barquisimeto.
Cost of living including rent in Sogamoso is 27% lower than in Barquisimeto.
Food in Sogamoso is 35% cheaper than in Barquisimeto.
Transport in Sogamoso is 81% cheaper than in Barquisimeto.
| Sogamoso | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sogamoso | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.55 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.98 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.07 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.51 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.55 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 4.92 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.31 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.99 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.62 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.01 $ | 3.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.9 $ | 29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.97 $ | 24.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.3 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 13.8 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.84 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.93 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ | 2.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.6 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.8 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.1 $ | 37.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 210 $ | 178 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 167 $ | 263 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 227 $ | 435 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,112 $ | 391 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 990 $ | 613 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 358 $ | 149 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.7 % | 22.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.4 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.19 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Haircut | 4.25 $ | 5.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.5 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 36.7 $ | 37.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 226 $ | 49.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,275 $ | 5,124 $ |