- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
- Sincelejo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sincelejo, Colombia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Sincelejo (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,448 (£1.94) | £15 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$10,896 (£2.84) | £5.50 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,500 (£1.17) | £3.42 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,200 (£0.57) | £0.81 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,385 (£1.14) | £2.15 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,500 (£0.65) | £1.37 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,000 (£1.56) | £4.65 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,000 (£1.56) | £1.77 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,500 (£0.39) | £0.79 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,727 (£0.71) | £1.64 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | £1.76 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,550 (£0.40) | £0.76 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Sincelejo (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$900,000 (£234) | £1,307 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$300,000 (£78) | £1,091 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$200,000 (£52) | £181 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | £22 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | £356 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £79 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,000 (£3.91) | £12 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Sincelejo (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$150,000 (£39) | £67 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | £32 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$193,433 (£50) | £60 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$150,000 (£39) | £64 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Sincelejo (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$49,900,000 (£12,992) | £17,989 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,527 (£0.40) | £1.14 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$44,600 (£12) | £18 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Sincelejo (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,000 (£3.12) | £3.17 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$25,000 (£7) | £5.88 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$30,000 (£8) | £61 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.60 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,188 (£2.13) | £1.39 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,529 (£3.00) | £3.06 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,000 (£1.82) | £1.57 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,000 (£1.82) | £1.96 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,142 (£2.38) | £15 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Sincelejo (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,329 (£9) | £36 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$14,418 (£3.75) | £18 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$80,000 (£21) | £56 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,369 (£3.22) | £7 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,050 (£0.79) | £2.76 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,018 (£0.79) | £4.24 | - 81% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$231 (£0.06) | £0.04 | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$47,752 (£12) | £37 | - 67% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,500 (£0.91) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sincelejo (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,065
(COL$7,931,789)
in Sincelejo.
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