- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
- Bucaramanga
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,027 (£2.08) | £15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,929 (£3.60) | £5.50 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,113 (£1.84) | £3.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,546 (£0.66) | £0.80 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,317 (£1.38) | £2.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,870 (£0.74) | £1.51 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,087 (£2.09) | £4.63 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,949 (£1.02) | £1.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,245 (£0.58) | £0.81 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,254 (£0.58) | £1.64 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,551 (£8) | £7 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,752 (£0.97) | £1.79 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,797 (£0.46) | £0.70 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,545,710 (£400) | £1,307 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$825,241 (£214) | £1,091 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (£57) | £186 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (£267) | £686 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (£231) | £568 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,119 (£54) | £154 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$57,025 (£15) | £22 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (£330) | £351 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (£53) | £80 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (£3.58) | £8 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,865 (£1.52) | £12 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,337 (£41) | £67 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (£51) | £32 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (£65) | £60 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,778 (£46) | £64 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,567,200 (£11,273) | £17,989 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,444 (£0.63) | £1.15 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$112,969 (£29) | £60 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,956 (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (£3.26) | £3.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (£3.71) | £5.88 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (£15) | £74 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (£3.43) | £2.55 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,306 (£2.41) | £1.49 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,787 (£2.79) | £3.31 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,992 (£1.55) | £1.53 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,965 (£1.03) | £1.81 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,167 (£2.89) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,179 (£11) | £35 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,267 (£4.47) | £18 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$48,503 (£13) | £67 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,078 (£23) | £56 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,917 (£2.82) | £7 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,305 (£1.37) | £2.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,403 (£0.88) | £3.56 | - 75% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,839,620 (£476) | £333 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,506 (£24) | £37 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (£1.07) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 578 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,849
(COL$7,144,261)
in Bucaramanga.
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