- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cúcuta
- Montreal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cúcuta (Colombia) and Montreal (Canada)
| Food | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$7,167 (C$3.97) | C$14.96 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,250 (C$6.23) | C$8.06 | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$5,700 (C$3.16) | C$6.07 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,225 (C$1.23) | C$2.49 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,950 (C$2.74) | C$3.49 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,573 (C$1.43) | C$3.78 | 62% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,075 (C$2.81) | C$6.57 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,950 (C$2.19) | C$3.04 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,683 (C$1.49) | C$3.15 | 53% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$2,567 (C$1.42) | C$3.05 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,000 (C$13.85) | C$16.06 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,783 (C$2.65) | C$2.20 | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,400 (C$0.78) | C$2.26 | 66% |
| Housing | 50% | ||
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$1,166,670 (C$646) | C$1,452 | 55% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$150,000 (C$83) | C$121 | 31% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$49,250 (C$27) | C$47 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$933,333 (C$517) | C$568 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$216,667 (C$120) | C$127 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$6,500 (C$3.60) | C$8.93 | 60% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$25,000 (C$13.85) | C$22 | 37% |
| Clothes | 16% | ||
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$78,333 (C$43) | C$69 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$73,333 (C$41) | C$45 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$170,000 (C$94) | C$95 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$136,667 (C$76) | C$103 | 26% |
| Transportation | 17% | ||
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,389 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,585 (C$1.43) | C$1.39 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$101,500 (C$56) | C$76 | 26% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$9,492 (C$5.26) | C$20 | 74% |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$8,000 (C$4.43) | C$10.44 | 58% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$14,000 (C$7.76) | C$6.96 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$5,523 (C$3.06) | C$3.77 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,500 (C$5.82) | C$5.27 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,450 (C$3.02) | C$2.71 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,100 (C$2.27) | C$3.00 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,333 (C$5.17) | C$23 | 78% |
| Entertainment | 42% | ||
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,500 (C$18.00) | C$48 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,333 (C$9.60) | C$23 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$27,000 (C$14.96) | C$136 | 89% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$50,000 (C$28) | C$105 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$7,000 (C$3.88) | C$10.05 | 61% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,433 (C$2.46) | C$4.04 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$2,933 (C$1.62) | C$6.04 | 73% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$800,000 (C$443) | C$130 | 241% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$200 (C$0.11) | C$0.32 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$80,000 (C$44) | C$51 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$4,250 (C$2.35) | C$9.49 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,587 prices entered by 405 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Montreal
you would need to make just about C$1,912
(COL$3,451,413)
in Cúcuta.