Cost of living
Maicao compared to Amazonas (Colombia)
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Overview comparison
MaicaoAmazonas (Colombia)
Consumer prices in Amazonas (Colombia) are roughly 35% higher than in Maicao.
Cost of living
| Item | Maicao | Amazonas (Colombia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 491 | 637 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,132 | 1,669 |
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| Without rent one person | 378 | 386 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,035 | 1,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 111.97 | 281.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 169.29 | 430.91 |
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| Food person | 213 | 350 |
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| Food family | 528 | 706 |
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| Transport person | 35.4 | 22.28 |
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| Transport family | 97.65 | 60.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.55 years | 81.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maicao | Amazonas (Colombia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.56 | 8.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.25 | 40.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.49 | 5.71 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 | 1.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 2.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maicao | Amazonas (Colombia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 62.94 | 404.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 42.88 | 142.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 121.98 | 391.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 97.85 | 286.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.05 | 40.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.69 | 58.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.08 | 22.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maicao | Amazonas (Colombia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.39 | 35.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,372 | 2,784 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,014 | 2,055 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.45% | 10.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.25 | 8.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maicao | Amazonas (Colombia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.09 | 2.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.2 | 10.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.43 | 6.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 7.91 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Maicao | Amazonas (Colombia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.92 | 33.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.91 | 5.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.34 | 22.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.61 | 7.21 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.64 | 62.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.45 | 108.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 240.42 | 178.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,425 | 3,647 |
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