- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cúcuta
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,524 (C$2.88) | C$15 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,917 (C$5.26) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,810 (C$2.12) | C$5.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,269 (C$1.00) | C$2.17 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,035 (C$1.78) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,454 (C$1.08) | C$2.90 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,658 (C$2.50) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,844 (C$2.14) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,563 (C$1.13) | C$3.31 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,888 (C$0.83) | C$3.07 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$26,994 (C$12) | C$16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,792 (C$1.67) | C$2.51 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,360 (C$0.60) | C$2.07 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,150,790 (C$508) | C$1,576 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$903,226 (C$399) | C$1,122 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$144,304 (C$64) | C$109 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$607,188 (C$268) | C$1,019 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$465,957 (C$206) | C$774 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$73,617 (C$32) | C$66 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$56,625 (C$25) | C$40 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,021,720 (C$451) | C$377 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$229,747 (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,693 (C$4.28) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$19,575 (C$9) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$76,490 (C$34) | C$59 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$72,965 (C$32) | C$40 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$161,771 (C$71) | C$93 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$141,579 (C$62) | C$92 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$38,900,000 (C$17,164) | C$22,749 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,303 (C$0.57) | C$1.27 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$74,863 (C$33) | C$65 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$28,708 (C$13) | C$31 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$6,797 (C$3.00) | C$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$7,340 (C$3.24) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$90,000 (C$40) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$11,050 (C$4.88) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$6,045 (C$2.67) | C$3.72 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,381 (C$4.58) | C$2.83 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,580 (C$2.02) | C$3.09 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,640 (C$1.61) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$8,800 (C$3.88) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,762 (C$14) | C$46 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,812 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$33,333 (C$15) | C$101 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$52,555 (C$23) | C$87 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$7,714 (C$3.40) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,383 (C$1.93) | C$5.53 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,782 (C$1.23) | C$5.67 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,900,000 (C$838) | C$549 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$200 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$64,810 (C$29) | C$35 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,288 (C$1.89) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,133
(COL$4,834,374)
in Cúcuta.
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