- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Valledupar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Valledupar, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valledupar (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,183 (C$8) | C$14 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,405 (C$5.95) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,793 (C$1.98) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,089 (C$0.86) | C$2.38 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,359 (C$1.39) | C$4.08 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,092 (C$0.86) | C$2.62 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,640 (C$2.74) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,511 (C$1.45) | C$3.73 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,022 (C$1.25) | C$2.90 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,376 (C$0.98) | C$2.89 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,119 (C$13) | C$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,742 (C$1.55) | C$2.31 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,909 (C$0.79) | C$1.76 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Valledupar (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,697,500 (C$1,114) | C$1,186 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$982 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$184,733 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,200,000 (C$496) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$95,000 (C$39) | C$64 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$77,262 (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,400,000 (C$578) | C$392 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$185,000 (C$76) | C$111 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,667 (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$30,811 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Valledupar (Colombia) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,750 (C$72) | C$61 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$105,565 (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,000 (C$93) | C$95 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$121,667 (C$50) | C$87 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Valledupar (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$21,500,000 (C$8,881) | C$22,684 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,770 (C$1.14) | C$1.19 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$93,324 (C$39) | C$47 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Valledupar (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$2,500 (C$1.03) | C$8 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$10,000 (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,250 (C$2.99) | C$3.90 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,000 (C$4.96) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,000 (C$2.07) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,000 (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,000 (C$3.72) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Valledupar (Colombia) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,750 (C$18) | C$43 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,571 (C$8) | C$27 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$50,000 (C$21) | C$84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$86,250 (C$36) | C$93 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,125 (C$4.18) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,400 (C$1.82) | C$5.44 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,720 (C$1.12) | C$5.57 | - 80% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$300,000 (C$124) | C$141 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$333 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$76,250 (C$31) | C$34 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,575 (C$1.48) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Valledupar (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,085
(COL$5,048,891)
in Valledupar.
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