Cost of living in Arauca

In Arauca, Colombia, living costs about $595 per month for one person and $1414 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Arauca compared to other cities?

Arauca is 33% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Arauca compare to your city?

Arauca is 77% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Arauca is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Arauca?

Who is Arauca a good fit for?

Arauca is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Arauca so expensive?

The main driver of costs in Arauca is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a substantial income.

Is food expensive in Arauca?

No, food is 32% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Arauca?

Yes, public transport is 63% lower than the European benchmark, offering significant savings.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
595 $
Without Rent
330 $
Rent & Utilities
265 $
Food
232 $
Transport
33 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
371 $
GDP per Capita
6,980 $
Freedom Index
6.54
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
4%
Population
96.8K

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Update Prices

Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.62 $
Dinner 19.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.23 $
Capuccino 1.7 $
Coke, 330ml 0.7 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.06 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.06 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.07 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.06 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.57 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.95 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.27 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.2 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.01 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.05 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.02 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.02 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.5 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.4 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.76 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.86 $
Cigarette pack 1.86 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.65 $
Monthly Pass 29.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.9 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 25.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.28 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.19 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.8 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.35 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 46 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 71 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 19.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 187 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 276 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 252 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 379 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,166 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 968 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 371 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 15.60%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 20.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.26 $
Haircut 4.84 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 78.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 235 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,637 $

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Arauca vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 100% more expensive) Arauca vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 76% more expensive) Arauca vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 23% more expensive) Arauca vs Leon (Leon is 21% more expensive) Arauca vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 70% more expensive) Arauca vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 66% more expensive) Arauca vs Puebla (Puebla is 58% more expensive) Arauca vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 64% more expensive) Arauca vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 111% more expensive) Arauca vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 22% more expensive)
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Arauca vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 46% more expensive) Arauca vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 42% more expensive)
Ecuador
Arauca vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 53% more expensive) Arauca vs Quito (Quito is 52% more expensive) Arauca vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 29% more expensive) Arauca vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 1% less expensive) Arauca vs Duran (Duran is 36% more expensive) Arauca vs Machala (Machala is 0% less expensive) Arauca vs Manta (Manta is 46% more expensive) Arauca vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 28% more expensive) Arauca vs Loja (Loja is 4% more expensive) Arauca vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 9% more expensive)
Peru
Arauca vs Lima (Lima is 66% more expensive) Arauca vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 6% less expensive) Arauca vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 17% more expensive) Arauca vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 13% less expensive) Arauca vs Callao (Callao is 31% more expensive) Arauca vs Piura (Piura is 5% less expensive) Arauca vs Cusco (Cusco is 8% more expensive) Arauca vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 17% less expensive) Arauca vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 1% less expensive) Arauca vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 14% more expensive)
Venezuela
Arauca vs Caracas (Caracas is 76% more expensive) Arauca vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 19% more expensive) Arauca vs Valencia (Valencia is 32% more expensive) Arauca vs Maracay (Maracay is 22% more expensive) Arauca vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 20% more expensive) Arauca vs Barinas (Barinas is 34% more expensive) Arauca vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 50% more expensive) Arauca vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 59% more expensive) Arauca vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 46% more expensive) Arauca vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 53% more expensive)
Colombia
Arauca vs Bogota (Bogota is 46% more expensive) Arauca vs Medellin (Medellin is 47% more expensive) Arauca vs Cali (Cali is 23% more expensive) Arauca vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 33% more expensive) Arauca vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 26% more expensive) Arauca vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 7% less expensive) Arauca vs Soacha (Soacha is 26% more expensive) Arauca vs Soledad (Soledad is 41% more expensive) Arauca vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 20% less expensive) Arauca vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 8% more expensive)
Brazil
Arauca vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 70% more expensive) Arauca vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 61% more expensive) Arauca vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 35% more expensive) Arauca vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 21% more expensive) Arauca vs Salvador (Salvador is 25% more expensive) Arauca vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 32% more expensive) Arauca vs Manaus (Manaus is 34% more expensive) Arauca vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 29% more expensive) Arauca vs Recife (Recife is 30% more expensive) Arauca vs Goiania (Goiania is 10% more expensive)
Argentina
Arauca vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 53% more expensive) Arauca vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 56% more expensive) Arauca vs Rosario (Rosario is 6% more expensive) Arauca vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 17% more expensive) Arauca vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 26% more expensive) Arauca vs Salta (Salta is 23% more expensive) Arauca vs San Juan (San Juan is 11% more expensive) Arauca vs Lanus (Lanus is 36% more expensive) Arauca vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 35% less expensive) Arauca vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 19% more expensive)
Bolivia
Arauca vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 28% more expensive) Arauca vs La Paz (La Paz is 13% more expensive) Arauca vs El Alto (El Alto is 8% more expensive) Arauca vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 10% less expensive) Arauca vs Sucre (Sucre is 11% more expensive) Arauca vs Oruro (Oruro is 1% more expensive) Arauca vs Potosi (Potosi is 16% less expensive) Arauca vs Tarija (Tarija is 5% more expensive) Arauca vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 10% less expensive) Arauca vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 30% more expensive)
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Arauca vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 12% more expensive) Arauca vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 11% less expensive) Arauca vs Luque (Luque is 2% more expensive) Arauca vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 4% more expensive) Arauca vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 12% less expensive) Arauca vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 31% less expensive) Arauca vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 13% less expensive) Arauca vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 10% less expensive) Arauca vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 9% less expensive)