Cost of living
Ponce compared to Colonia (United States)
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Overview comparison
PonceColonia (United States)
Consumer prices in Colonia (United States) are roughly 63% higher than in Ponce.
Cost of living
| Item | Ponce | Colonia (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,021 | 2,197 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,511 | 6,892 |
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| Without rent one person | 725 | 926 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,984 | 2,578 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 465.87 | 1,702.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 969.81 | 2,469.23 |
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| Food person | 427 | 637 |
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| Food family | 1,412 | 1,653 |
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| Transport person | 37.26 | 102.86 |
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| Transport family | 127.45 | 231.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.07 years | 72.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ponce | Colonia (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.49 | 20.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 61.29 | 62.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.82 | 10.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 | 6.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.97 | 4.85 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.97 | 2.15 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ponce | Colonia (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 702.96 | 1,754.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 336.61 | 1,504.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,148.62 | 3,403.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 601.62 | 2,507.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.99 | 102.24 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.09 | 185.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.19 | 65.8 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ponce | Colonia (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.3 | 7.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,294 | 5,011 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,467 | 3,524 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.14 | 2.02 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.13% | 77.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.59 | 14.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ponce | Colonia (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.54 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.9 | 3.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.57 | 4.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.12 | 10.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.68 | 9.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.06 | 13.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.15 | 2.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 1.54 |
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Other
| Item | Ponce | Colonia (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.79 | 59.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.39 | 12.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.52 | 132.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.2 | 23.37 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.55 | 48.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.17 | 79.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 206.81 | 1,485.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,657 | 17,816 |
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