- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Bucaramanga
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,027 (C$3.39) | C$14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,929 (C$5.88) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,113 (C$3.00) | C$5.67 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,546 (C$1.07) | C$2.40 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,317 (C$2.24) | C$4.13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,870 (C$1.21) | C$2.54 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,087 (C$3.41) | C$9 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,949 (C$1.67) | C$3.55 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,245 (C$0.95) | C$3.02 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,254 (C$0.95) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,551 (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,752 (C$1.58) | C$2.18 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,797 (C$0.76) | C$1.87 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,545,710 (C$652) | C$1,186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$825,241 (C$348) | C$982 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (C$92) | C$104 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (C$435) | C$919 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (C$376) | C$695 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,119 (C$88) | C$64 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$57,025 (C$24) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (C$537) | C$393 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (C$86) | C$111 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (C$5.84) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,865 (C$2.47) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,337 (C$67) | C$61 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (C$83) | C$41 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (C$105) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,778 (C$75) | C$87 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,567,200 (C$18,376) | C$23,851 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,444 (C$1.03) | C$1.19 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$112,969 (C$48) | C$47 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,956 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (C$5.31) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (C$25) | C$85 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (C$5.60) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,306 (C$3.93) | C$2.88 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,787 (C$4.55) | C$3.82 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,992 (C$2.53) | C$3.16 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,965 (C$1.67) | C$2.53 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,167 (C$4.71) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,179 (C$18) | C$45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,267 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$48,503 (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,078 (C$38) | C$89 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,917 (C$4.60) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,305 (C$2.24) | C$5.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,403 (C$1.44) | C$5.43 | - 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$434,517 (C$183) | C$141 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (C$0.11) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,506 (C$40) | C$34 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (C$1.74) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,076
(COL$4,921,237)
in Bucaramanga.
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