Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,549 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,274 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,830 (C$2.39) | C$5.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,712 (C$0.95) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,860 (C$1.70) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,943 (C$0.68) | C$3.04 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,850 (C$3.10) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,842 (C$1.34) | C$4.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,921 (C$0.67) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,890 (C$1.01) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,489 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,390 (C$1.54) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,881 (C$0.66) | C$1.93 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,370,160 (C$479) | C$2,136 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$968,110 (C$339) | C$1,241 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,402 (C$79) | C$133 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$962,809 (C$337) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$658,452 (C$230) | C$806 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$132,223 (C$46) | C$66 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,022 (C$23) | C$54 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,292,650 (C$452) | C$311 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,469 (C$165) | C$97 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,160 (C$4.60) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,051 (C$3.87) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,515 (C$56) | C$60 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$156,312 (C$55) | C$39 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,843 (C$79) | C$98 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$175,368 (C$61) | C$117 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,766,000 (C$19,862) | C$22,935 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (C$0.81) | C$1.39 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$145,170 (C$51) | C$67 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,362 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (C$4.43) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,791 (C$5.52) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$72,959 (C$26) | C$77 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,443 (C$4.00) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,035 (C$4.91) | C$3.85 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,798 (C$4.48) | C$4.28 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,396 (C$2.24) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (C$1.04) | C$2.46 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,640 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,210 (C$11) | C$52 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,475 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (C$38) | C$117 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$64,418 (C$23) | C$96 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,923 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,265 (C$2.19) | C$5.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,487 (C$1.22) | C$7 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (C$588) | C$647 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,711 (C$37) | C$35 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (C$1.57) | C$11 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,800 (COL$8,002,164) in Bucaramanga.
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