Cost of living
Caldas (Colombia) compared to Santander (Colombia)
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Overview comparison
Caldas (Colombia)Santander (Colombia)
Consumer prices in Santander (Colombia) are roughly 64% higher than in Caldas (Colombia).
Cost of living
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Santander (Colombia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 491 | 1,451 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,337 | 2,388 |
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| Without rent one person | 290 | 647 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 1,708 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 235.82 | 769.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 415.71 | 1,221.14 |
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| Food person | 205 | 440 |
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| Food family | 692 | 1,205 |
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| Transport person | 39.17 | 42.87 |
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| Transport family | 121.2 | 131.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.24 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Santander (Colombia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.26 | 10.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.25 | 55.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.07 | 10.21 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 | 2.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.75 | 3.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 1.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Santander (Colombia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.7 | 683.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 181.14 | 661.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.66 | 1,545.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.32 | 962.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.6 | 85.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.22 | 143.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23 | 21.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Santander (Colombia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.78 | 18.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 929 | 3,541 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 855 | 1,801 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.64% | 9.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.49 | 3.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Santander (Colombia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 0.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.95 | 7.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.61 | 7.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.08 | 14.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Santander (Colombia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.54 | 124.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.31 | 8.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.19 | 39.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 9.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.03 | 107.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.29 | 164.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 213.69 | 394.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,967 | 11,830 |
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