Cost of living in Zipaquira

Zipaquira, Colombia is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $681 for one person and $1676 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Zipaquira compared to other cities?

Zipaquira is 23% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Zipaquira compare to your city?

Zipaquira is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Zipaquira is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Zipaquira?

Who is Zipaquira a good fit for?

Zipaquira 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 Zipaquira so expensive?

The cost of living can be influenced by housing costs, which are significant in the area. Rent and utilities play a major role in determining overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Zipaquira?

Food costs are 25% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable. Residents can enjoy a variety of local cuisine without breaking the bank.

Is public transport affordable in Zipaquira?

Public transport is 47% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective way to navigate the city. This affordability encourages residents to utilize public transit options.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
681 $
Without Rent
375 $
Rent & Utilities
306 $
Food
256 $
Transport
47 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
342 $
GDP per Capita
6,980 $
Freedom Index
6.54
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
4%
Population
196.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 5.03 $
Dinner 28.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.09 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.2 $
Capuccino 1.43 $
Coke, 330ml 0.6 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.21 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.32 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.22 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.15 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.51 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.97 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.92 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.53 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.11 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.25 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.06 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.03 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.5 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.45 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.59 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.02 $
Cigarette pack 2.37 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.65 $
Monthly Pass 33.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.94 $
Taxi, 8 km 13.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 26 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.83 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.02 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.82 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.39 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 51 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 24.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 215 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 374 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 294 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 487 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,356 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,089 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 342 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 13.38%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 22.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.78 $
Haircut 5.55 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 226 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,638 $

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Suriname
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Ecuador
Zipaquira vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 34% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Quito (Quito is 32% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 13% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 13% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Duran (Duran is 19% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Machala (Machala is 13% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Manta (Manta is 28% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 12% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Loja (Loja is 9% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 4% less expensive)
Peru
Zipaquira vs Lima (Lima is 45% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 18% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 3% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 24% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Callao (Callao is 14% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Piura (Piura is 17% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Cusco (Cusco is 6% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 27% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 13% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 0% less expensive)
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Zipaquira vs Caracas (Caracas is 53% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 4% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Valencia (Valencia is 15% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Maracay (Maracay is 7% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 5% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Barinas (Barinas is 17% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 31% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 39% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 28% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 34% more expensive)
Colombia
Zipaquira vs Bogota (Bogota is 27% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Medellin (Medellin is 28% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Cali (Cali is 8% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 16% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 10% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 19% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Soacha (Soacha is 10% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Soledad (Soledad is 23% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 30% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 6% less expensive)
Brazil
Zipaquira vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 49% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 40% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 18% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 5% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Salvador (Salvador is 9% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 16% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Manaus (Manaus is 17% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 12% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Recife (Recife is 14% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Goiania (Goiania is 4% less expensive)
Argentina
Zipaquira vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 33% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 36% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Rosario (Rosario is 7% less expensive) Zipaquira vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 2% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 10% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Salta (Salta is 7% more expensive) Zipaquira vs San Juan (San Juan is 3% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Lanus (Lanus is 19% more expensive) Zipaquira vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 43% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 4% more expensive)
Bolivia
Zipaquira vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 12% more expensive) Zipaquira vs La Paz (La Paz is 1% less expensive) Zipaquira vs El Alto (El Alto is 6% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 21% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Sucre (Sucre is 3% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Oruro (Oruro is 12% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Potosi (Potosi is 27% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Tarija (Tarija is 8% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 21% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 13% more expensive)
Paraguay
Zipaquira vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 2% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 22% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Luque (Luque is 11% less expensive) Zipaquira vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 9% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 23% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 40% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 24% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 22% less expensive) Zipaquira vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 21% less expensive)