Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cúcuta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,360 (kr59) | kr125 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,169 (kr41) | kr72 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,590 (kr19) | kr37 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,846 (kr6) | kr11 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,499 (kr16) | kr31 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,925 (kr7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,060 (kr19) | kr52 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,804 (kr11) | kr18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,655 (kr6) | kr11 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,498 (kr5.87) | kr13 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,390 (kr63) | kr81 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,612 (kr13) | kr19 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,181 (kr5.34) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cúcuta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,639,020 (kr2,749) | kr10,293 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$948,310 (kr1,591) | kr7,078 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$342,339 (kr574) | kr1,303 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,083,180 (kr1,817) | kr6,025 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$629,511 (kr1,056) | kr4,137 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$221,851 (kr372) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$57,262 (kr96) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,526,200 (kr2,560) | kr3,019 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,308 (kr566) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,142 (kr37) | kr52 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$26,051 (kr44) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cúcuta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$224,353 (kr376) | kr781 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$118,936 (kr199) | kr237 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$373,266 (kr626) | kr597 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$275,743 (kr463) | kr1,050 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cúcuta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,618,000 (kr94,965) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,772 (kr8) | kr12 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$127,589 (kr214) | kr388 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,625 (kr33) | kr266 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cúcuta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,426 (kr33) | kr58 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,162 (kr29) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,996 (kr196) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,840 (kr37) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,211 (kr22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,072 (kr24) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,145 (kr12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,500 (kr8) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,772 (kr38) | kr181 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cúcuta | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,969 (kr75) | kr380 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,714 (kr30) | kr219 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$107,106 (kr180) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,986 (kr132) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,780 (kr31) | kr73 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,126 (kr19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,835 (kr6) | kr33 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,785,400 (kr2,995) | kr2,962 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$181 (kr0.30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$121,269 (kr203) | kr255 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,180 (kr7) | kr47 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 164 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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