Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Colombia instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Colombia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$4.62
COP20,409.74
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$6.70
COP29,615.44
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.81
COP3,560.38
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.63
COP2,795.93
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Colombia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$1.38
COP6,105.19
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.35
COP10,404.20
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.16
COP18,372.49
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$2.15
COP9,509.02
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.31
COP10,211.73
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.13
COP4,986.72
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.46
COP2,042.85
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.57
COP2,521.21
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.54
COP2,380.44
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.54
COP2,388.58
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.49
COP2,172.29
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Colombia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.34
COP14,743.06
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$35.05
COP154,854.60
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$19,262.76
COP85,114,419.53
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$15.84
COP70,000.76
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Colombia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$24.33
COP107,519.67
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$281.86
COP1,245,447.64
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$220.38
COP973,762.64
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$72.51
COP320,405.97
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Colombia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$184.82
COP816,648.53
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$4,560.16
COP20,149,536.84
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
|
Colombia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.16
COP5,139.16
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.50
COP6,638.89
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.30
COP10,176.30
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$23.55
COP104,070.67
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$4.00
COP17,685.57
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Colombia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$55.27
COP244,210.82
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? |
$38.92
COP171,980.16
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? |
$80.53
COP355,847.15
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$70.84
COP313,020.10
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