Cost of living
Arauca compared to Eastern Province (Colombia)
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Overview comparison
AraucaEastern Province (Colombia)
Consumer prices in Arauca are roughly 1% higher than in Eastern Province (Colombia).
Cost of living
| Item | Arauca | Eastern Province (Colombia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 640 | 619 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,584 | 1,302 |
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| Without rent one person | 272 | 428 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,089 | 1,127 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 259.69 | 285.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 379.21 | 388.46 |
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| Food person | 253 | 243 |
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| Food family | 555 | 588 |
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| Transport person | 36.23 | 108.95 |
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| Transport family | 130.79 | 293.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.43 years | 68.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Arauca | Eastern Province (Colombia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.84 | 4.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.65 | 26.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.52 | 6.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 | 1.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.81 | 1.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.77 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Arauca | Eastern Province (Colombia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 219.55 | 266.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.75 | 129.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 314.36 | 397.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 211.61 | 182.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.28 | 47.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.14 | 70.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19 | 17.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Arauca | Eastern Province (Colombia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.4 | 10.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 846 | 900 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 873 | 914 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 | 0.81 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.73% | 43.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.43 | 28.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.76 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Arauca | Eastern Province (Colombia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 | 0.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 1.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 1.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.2 | 5.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.24 | 3.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.06 | 4.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 | 0.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Arauca | Eastern Province (Colombia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.59 | 20.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.23 | 4.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.58 | 25.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.24 | 4.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.69 | 49.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.42 | 70.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 152.67 | 197.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,356 | 2,870 |
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