- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cúcuta
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,600 (C$2.78) | C$14 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,505 (C$5.70) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,432 (C$1.87) | C$5.67 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,240 (C$0.94) | C$2.40 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,949 (C$1.67) | C$4.13 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,667 (C$1.12) | C$2.54 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,080 (C$2.56) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,843 (C$1.62) | C$3.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,259 (C$0.95) | C$3.02 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,835 (C$0.77) | C$2.26 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$28,975 (C$12) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,097 (C$1.73) | C$2.18 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,300 (C$0.55) | C$1.87 | - 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$485) | C$1,186 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$903,226 (C$381) | C$982 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$130,159 (C$55) | C$104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$595,238 (C$251) | C$919 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$465,957 (C$197) | C$695 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$73,617 (C$31) | C$64 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$52,737 (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$945,000 (C$399) | C$393 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$224,603 (C$95) | C$111 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,752 (C$4.11) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,215 (C$5.57) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$65,079 (C$27) | C$61 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$71,250 (C$30) | C$41 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$140,526 (C$59) | C$95 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$137,848 (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$38,900,000 (C$16,407) | C$23,851 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,303 (C$0.55) | C$1.19 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$78,171 (C$33) | C$47 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$15,498 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$6,797 (C$2.87) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$7,340 (C$3.10) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$90,000 (C$38) | C$85 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$11,050 (C$4.66) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$6,045 (C$2.55) | C$2.88 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,381 (C$4.38) | C$3.82 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,580 (C$1.93) | C$3.16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,640 (C$1.54) | C$2.53 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$8,800 (C$3.71) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$29,595 (C$12) | C$45 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$14,730 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$33,333 (C$14) | C$84 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$59,494 (C$25) | C$89 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$7,165 (C$3.02) | C$9 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,360 (C$1.84) | C$5.72 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,450 (C$1.03) | C$5.43 | - 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$633,651 (C$267) | C$141 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$200 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$63,492 (C$27) | C$34 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,250 (C$1.79) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,621
(COL$3,843,859)
in Cúcuta.
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