- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
- Bucaramanga
- Glasgow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bucaramanga (Colombia) and Glasgow (United Kingdom)
| Food | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$8,214 (£2.92) | £10.89 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,571 (£4.12) | £4.87 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$5,583 (£1.99) | £4.48 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,097 (£0.75) | £1.10 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,350 (£1.19) | £2.15 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,583 (£0.92) | £2.21 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$4,300 (£1.53) | £2.64 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,543 (£1.26) | £1.46 | 14% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,638 (£0.94) | £1.78 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$1,717 (£0.61) | £1.56 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,000 (£10.68) | £8.09 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,900 (£1.39) | £1.69 | 18% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,429 (£0.51) | £0.96 | 47% |
| Housing | 33% | ||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$1,111,110 (£396) | £670 | 41% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$281,667 (£100) | £90 | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$54,286 (£19.33) | £15.78 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,115,000 (£397) | £440 | 10% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$148,571 (£53) | £92 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,125 (£3.25) | £5.31 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,550 (£3.76) | £9.67 | 61% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$166,667 (£59) | £64 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$117,222 (£42) | £30 | 41% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$195,000 (£69) | £58 | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$125,000 (£45) | £47 | 4% |
| Transportation | 22% | ||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$50,714,300 (£18,055) | £15,571 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,033 (£1.08) | £1.38 | 22% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$87,157 (£31) | £49 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | £11.74 | - |
| Personal Care | 45% | ||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 45% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$31,333 (£11.16) | £5.84 | 91% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$10,875 (£3.87) | £3.07 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,938 (£2.83) | £1.71 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,225 (£3.64) | £2.49 | 46% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,750 (£2.05) | £1.79 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,083 (£1.45) | £1.57 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,167 (£3.26) | £9 | 64% |
| Entertainment | 43% | ||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,429 (£11.90) | £21 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,000 (£6.05) | £16 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$85,000 (£30) | £66 | 54% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$111,143 (£40) | £54 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,429 (£4.42) | £5.94 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,667 (£1.66) | £2.67 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$3,714 (£1.32) | £2.86 | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$348,800 (£124) | £126 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$231 (£0.08) | £0.26 | 68% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$77,143 (£27) | £38 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$3,667 (£1.31) | £7.57 | 83% |
| TOTAL | 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,815 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Glasgow
you would need to make just about £2,175
(COL$6,109,291)
in Bucaramanga.