Cost of living
Potosi (Colombia) compared to Cajamarca (Colombia)
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Overview comparison
Potosi (Colombia)Cajamarca (Colombia)
Consumer prices in Potosi (Colombia) are roughly 13% higher than in Cajamarca (Colombia).
Cost of living
| Item | Potosi (Colombia) | Cajamarca (Colombia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 650 | 703 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,595 | 1,281 |
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| Without rent one person | 298 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,143 | 951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 269.96 | 293.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 432.09 | 312.54 |
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| Food person | 255 | 216 |
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| Food family | 498 | 563 |
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| Transport person | 34.17 | 34.92 |
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| Transport family | 128.53 | 102.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.14 years | 69.32 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potosi (Colombia) | Cajamarca (Colombia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.92 | 4.62 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.14 | 20.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.39 | 7.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 | 1.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 1.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potosi (Colombia) | Cajamarca (Colombia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.32 | 238.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 161.14 | 178.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 437.14 | 400.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 199.88 | 244.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.78 | 63.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.59 | 93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.8 | 22.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potosi (Colombia) | Cajamarca (Colombia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.44 | 12.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,166 | 1,000 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 898 | 865 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.73% | 40.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.44 | 15.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.83 | 0.69 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potosi (Colombia) | Cajamarca (Colombia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 0.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.08 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.39 | 1.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.37 | 4.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.41 | 3.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.37 | 6.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Potosi (Colombia) | Cajamarca (Colombia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.81 | 16.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.69 | 4.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.05 | 20.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.97 | 3.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.82 | 54.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.97 | 80.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 155.56 | 192.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,028 | 2,921 |
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