Cost of living in Tacuarembo is very similar to Barranquilla (without rent).
Rent in Tacuarembo is 10% more expensive than in Barranquilla.
Cost of living including rent in Tacuarembo is 5% higher than in Barranquilla.
Food in Tacuarembo is 20% more expensive than in Barranquilla.
Transport in Tacuarembo is 52% cheaper than in Barranquilla.
| Tacuarembo | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tacuarembo | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.33 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.4 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.95 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.31 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.82 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.29 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.41 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.35 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.29 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.63 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.1 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.31 $ | 2.19 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.19 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.4 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.82 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 15.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.43 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.6 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 78 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
159 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.1 $ | 22.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 322 $ | 439 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ | 262 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 537 $ | 516 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,578 $ | 758 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,031 $ | 1,051 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 658 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.45 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.6 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.99 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 5.73 $ | 4.79 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.3 $ | 79.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76 $ | 51.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 341 $ | 129 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,638 $ | 3,168 $ |