Cost of living
Columbia compared to Dublin (United States)
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Overview comparison
ColumbiaDublin (United States)
Consumer prices in Dublin (United States) are roughly 1% higher than in Columbia.
Cost of living
| Item | Columbia | Dublin (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,176 | 3,330 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,879 | 5,056 |
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| Without rent one person | 756 | 902 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,093 | 3,072 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,787.07 | 2,185.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,661.07 | 3,945.8 |
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| Food person | 610 | 675 |
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| Food family | 1,469 | 1,412 |
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| Transport person | 120.48 | 160.32 |
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| Transport family | 313.08 | 483.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.86 years | 72.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Columbia | Dublin (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.34 | 21.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 82.64 | 99.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.93 | 12.37 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.45 | 8.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.22 | 4.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.45 | 2.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Columbia | Dublin (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,646.43 | 2,176.22 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,331.93 | 1,347.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,494.6 | 2,897.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,399.97 | 2,963.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.02 | 164.38 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.21 | 301.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.54 | 48.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Columbia | Dublin (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.73 | 4.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,813 | 7,674 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,436 | 5,789 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 2.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 57.82% | 121.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.29 | 25.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 2.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Columbia | Dublin (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.82 | 2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.29 | 4.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.35 | 11.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.64 | 12.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.36 | 10.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.94 | 2.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 1.18 |
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Other
| Item | Columbia | Dublin (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.08 | 55.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.17 | 12.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 132.69 | 66.7 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.15 | 22.42 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.67 | 89.65 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.9 | 95.35 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,177.64 | 1,210.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,720 | 10,467 |
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