Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,058 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,036 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,382 (C$2.85) | C$5.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,749 (C$1.06) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,691 (C$2.20) | C$4.48 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,207 (C$0.85) | C$3.04 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,488 (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,516 (C$1.36) | C$4.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,809 (C$0.70) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,937 (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,756 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,774 (C$1.46) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,753 (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,370,280 (C$529) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$930,314 (C$359) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$191,594 (C$74) | C$133 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$948,630 (C$366) | C$1,120 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$680,337 (C$263) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,456 (C$61) | C$66 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$53,661 (C$21) | C$54 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,278,520 (C$494) | C$311 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,974 (C$125) | C$97 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,846 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,308 (C$3.59) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$151,491 (C$59) | C$60 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$172,800 (C$67) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,069 (C$87) | C$98 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$203,378 (C$79) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,764,100 (C$21,534) | C$22,935 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,772 (C$1.07) | C$1.42 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,156 (C$42) | C$67 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,527 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (C$4.89) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,735 (C$5.30) | C$22 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$70,638 (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,062 (C$4.27) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,715 (C$4.91) | C$3.85 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,148 (C$5.08) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,164 (C$2.38) | C$3.11 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (C$1.15) | C$2.46 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,779 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,154 (C$13) | C$52 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,841 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (C$42) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$67,022 (C$26) | C$96 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,930 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,253 (C$2.41) | C$5.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,947 (C$1.52) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (C$649) | C$647 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$254 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,447 (C$43) | C$35 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (C$1.73) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,287 (COL$8,512,318) in Bucaramanga.
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