- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Cúcuta
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,318 (C$3.22) | C$14 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,996 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,763 (C$2.09) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,301 (C$1.01) | C$2.38 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,675 (C$2.05) | C$4.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,985 (C$1.31) | C$2.62 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,454 (C$2.84) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,713 (C$1.63) | C$3.73 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,503 (C$1.10) | C$2.90 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,033 (C$0.89) | C$2.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,398 (C$15) | C$16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,116 (C$1.81) | C$2.31 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,095 (C$0.48) | C$1.76 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,213,420 (C$533) | C$1,186 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$885,680 (C$389) | C$982 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$142,375 (C$63) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$659,564 (C$290) | C$919 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$542,840 (C$239) | C$695 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$77,136 (C$34) | C$64 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$49,405 (C$22) | C$39 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$933,985 (C$410) | C$392 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$218,120 (C$96) | C$111 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,664 (C$4.69) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,779 (C$6) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$70,124 (C$31) | C$61 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$66,744 (C$29) | C$41 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$180,769 (C$79) | C$95 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$138,782 (C$61) | C$87 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$38,900,000 (C$17,097) | C$22,684 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,816 (C$1.24) | C$1.19 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$96,010 (C$42) | C$47 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$7,137 (C$3.14) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$8,285 (C$3.64) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$150,000 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$12,733 (C$5.60) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,056 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,857 (C$4.33) | C$3.90 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,828 (C$2.12) | C$3.21 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,925 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,948 (C$4.37) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,670 (C$13) | C$43 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,978 (C$7) | C$27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$29,834 (C$13) | C$84 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$65,609 (C$29) | C$93 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$7,935 (C$3.49) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,131 (C$2.25) | C$5.44 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,600 (C$1.14) | C$5.57 | - 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$624,476 (C$274) | C$141 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$169 (C$0.07) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$75,249 (C$33) | C$34 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,000 (C$1.76) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,619
(COL$3,683,665)
in Cúcuta.
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