- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Finland
- Bucaramanga
- Helsinki
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bucaramanga (Colombia) and Helsinki (Finland)
| Food | 56% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$8,214 (€3.46) | €11.97 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,571 (€4.87) | €6.97 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$5,583 (€2.35) | €5.60 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,097 (€0.88) | €0.97 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,350 (€1.41) | €2.53 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,583 (€1.09) | €3.13 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$4,300 (€1.81) | €5.35 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,543 (€1.49) | €2.50 | 40% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,638 (€1.11) | €2.26 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$1,717 (€0.72) | €2.51 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,000 (€12.62) | €12.27 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,900 (€1.64) | €2.98 | 45% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,429 (€0.60) | €2.13 | 72% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$1,111,110 (€467) | €1,769 | 74% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$281,667 (€118) | €116 | 3% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$54,286 (€23) | €18.80 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,115,000 (€469) | €510 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$148,571 (€62) | €80 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,125 (€3.84) | €4.79 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,550 (€4.44) | €27 | 83% |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$166,667 (€70) | €86 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$117,222 (€49) | €34 | 46% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$195,000 (€82) | €88 | 7% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$125,000 (€53) | €93 | 43% |
| Transportation | 19% | ||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$50,714,300 (€21,332) | €26,749 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,033 (€1.28) | €1.66 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$87,157 (€37) | €44 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - |
| Personal Care | 21% | ||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$31,333 (€13.18) | €6.71 | 96% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$10,875 (€4.57) | €3.57 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,938 (€3.34) | €2.67 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,225 (€4.30) | €3.50 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,750 (€2.42) | €2.06 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,083 (€1.72) | €1.74 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,167 (€3.86) | €27 | 85% |
| Entertainment | 45% | ||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,429 (€14.06) | €30 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,000 (€7.15) | €23 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$85,000 (€36) | €80 | 56% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$111,143 (€47) | €77 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,429 (€5.23) | €9.17 | 43% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,667 (€1.96) | €3.38 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$3,714 (€1.56) | €4.67 | 67% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$348,800 (€147) | €146 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$231 (€0.10) | €0.07 | 30% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$77,143 (€32) | €67 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$3,667 (€1.54) | €5.36 | 71% |
| TOTAL | 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,336 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Helsinki (Finland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Helsinki
you would need to make just about €2,046
(COL$4,863,638)
in Bucaramanga.