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Cost of living in Valledupar, Colombia compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Valledupar (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$10,400 (€3.09) | €8 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,108 (€4.19) | €9 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,793 (€1.42) | €4.33 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,089 (€0.62) | €1.55 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,359 (€1.00) | €4.00 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,092 (€0.62) | €2.50 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,926 (€2.05) | €4.00 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,511 (€1.04) | €2.00 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,022 (€0.90) | €2.00 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,376 (€0.70) | €3.00 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,119 (€10) | €6.00 | + 59% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,983 (€1.18) | €2.00 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,909 (€0.57) | €1.32 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Valledupar (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,733,330 (€514) | €800 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €600 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$184,733 (€55) | €125 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,200,000 (€356) | €450 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €350 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$95,000 (€28) | €75 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$77,500 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,425,000 (€423) | €364 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$185,000 (€55) | €116 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,667 (€3.16) | €5.31 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$36,125 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Valledupar (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$181,667 (€54) | €100 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$105,565 (€31) | €30 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$220,000 (€65) | €70 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$131,250 (€39) | €100 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Valledupar (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$21,500,000 (€6,378) | €25,000 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,668 (€0.79) | €1.43 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$93,324 (€28) | €45 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$17,376 (€5.15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Valledupar (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$2,500 (€0.74) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$10,000 (€2.97) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,250 (€2.15) | €3.75 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,000 (€3.56) | €4.00 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,000 (€1.48) | €1.19 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,000 (€1.48) | €2.00 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,000 (€2.67) | €27 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Valledupar (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,000 (€9) | €41 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,000 (€5.34) | €20 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$50,000 (€15) | €80 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$85,000 (€25) | €26 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,667 (€3.46) | €8 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,750 (€1.11) | €2.00 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,700 (€0.80) | €3.00 | - 73% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$333 (€0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$78,333 (€23) | €31 | - 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,575 (€1.06) | €8 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Valledupar (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,300
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,320
(COL$4,451,113)
in Valledupar.
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