Cost of living
Melgar (Colombia) compared to Atlantico
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Overview comparison
Melgar (Colombia)Atlantico
Consumer prices in Atlantico are roughly 25% higher than in Melgar (Colombia).
Cost of living
| Item | Melgar (Colombia) | Atlantico |
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| Total with rent one person | 674 | 612 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,279 | 1,721 |
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| Without rent one person | 287 | 363 |
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| Without rent one family | 950 | 1,108 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 217.15 | 306.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 351.05 | 621.46 |
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| Food person | 207 | 329 |
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| Food family | 632 | 635 |
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| Transport person | 50.86 | 87.72 |
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| Transport family | 126.63 | 180.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.06 years | 82.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melgar (Colombia) | Atlantico |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.23 | 7.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.78 | 12.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.49 | 7.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.58 | 3.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.85 | 0.64 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melgar (Colombia) | Atlantico |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 249.37 | 380.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.73 | 178.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 376.8 | 608.22 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 242.89 | 334.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.48 | 74.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.42 | 122.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.36 | 24.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melgar (Colombia) | Atlantico |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.22 | 14.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 858 | 2,461 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 865 | 2,047 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.8% | 39.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.62 | 10.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melgar (Colombia) | Atlantico |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.03 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 3.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.9 | 8.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.47 | 4.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.61 | 9.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 | 1.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Melgar (Colombia) | Atlantico |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.67 | 29.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.49 | 2.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.69 | 22.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.7 | 7.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.42 | 45.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.95 | 91.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 209.08 | 132.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,767 | 2,950 |
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