Cost of living
Caldas (Colombia) compared to Soacha
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Overview comparison
Caldas (Colombia)Soacha
Consumer prices in Soacha are roughly 36% higher than in Caldas (Colombia).
Cost of living
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Soacha |
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| Total with rent one person | 491 | 666 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,337 | 1,913 |
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| Without rent one person | 290 | 445 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 1,464 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 235.82 | 328.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 415.71 | 480.37 |
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| Food person | 205 | 205 |
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| Food family | 692 | 558 |
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| Transport person | 39.17 | 77.54 |
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| Transport family | 121.2 | 198.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.24 years | 68.37 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Soacha |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.26 | 4.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.25 | 22.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.07 | 5.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 | 0.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.75 | 1.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Soacha |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.7 | 345.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 181.14 | 250.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.66 | 561.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.32 | 487.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.6 | 45.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.22 | 75.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23 | 26.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Soacha |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.78 | 11.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 929 | 1,352 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 855 | 1,336 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.64% | 32.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.49 | 10.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Soacha |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 1.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.95 | 5.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.61 | 5.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.08 | 8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Caldas (Colombia) | Soacha |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.54 | 25.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.31 | 4.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.19 | 30.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 6.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.03 | 59.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.29 | 70.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 213.69 | 213.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,967 | 7,290 |
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