Cost of living in Sogamoso, Colombia vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sogamoso (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$38,582 (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$13,189 (NZ$5.28) | NZ$13 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,879 (NZ$1.96) | NZ$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,266 (NZ$0.91) | NZ$2.16 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,534 (NZ$1.82) | NZ$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,432 (NZ$0.97) | NZ$6 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,401 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,652 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$3.53 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,511 (NZ$0.61) | NZ$3.00 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,678 (NZ$1.07) | NZ$4.31 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,465 (NZ$15) | NZ$21 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,059 (NZ$2.03) | NZ$3.73 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,652 (NZ$0.66) | NZ$2.27 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Sogamoso (Colombia) is 83% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$855,938 (NZ$343) | NZ$2,898 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$504,502 (NZ$202) | NZ$2,639 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$191,389 (NZ$77) | NZ$309 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$500,000 (NZ$200) | NZ$2,350 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$322,131 (NZ$129) | NZ$2,007 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$115,913 (NZ$46) | NZ$197 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,844 (NZ$30) | NZ$81 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,287,490 (NZ$516) | NZ$734 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$405,402 (NZ$162) | NZ$243 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,290 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,745 (NZ$3.90) | NZ$28 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Sogamoso (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,839 (NZ$70) | NZ$117 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,472 (NZ$42) | NZ$67 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$222,426 (NZ$89) | NZ$192 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$176,496 (NZ$71) | NZ$228 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Sogamoso (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,622,400 (NZ$27,494) | NZ$34,283 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,450 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.06 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$102,743 (NZ$41) | NZ$213 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Sogamoso (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$5,000 (NZ$2.00) | NZ$12 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$12,000 (NZ$4.81) | NZ$5.55 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$200,000 (NZ$80) | NZ$64 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$10,069 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$9 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,710 (NZ$3.49) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,524 (NZ$5.42) | NZ$7 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,138 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$3.92 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,462 (NZ$2.99) | NZ$4.06 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,557 (NZ$4.63) | NZ$37 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Sogamoso (Colombia) is 72% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$14,508 (NZ$5.81) | NZ$63 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,000 (NZ$6) | NZ$35 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$232 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$34,758 (NZ$14) | NZ$137 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,871 (NZ$4.76) | NZ$17 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,000 (NZ$3.21) | NZ$5.32 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,144 (NZ$0.86) | NZ$11 | - 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,123,040 (NZ$851) | NZ$689 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$60 (NZ$0.02) | NZ$0.33 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$89,516 (NZ$36) | NZ$80 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,000 (NZ$2.00) | NZ$34 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 489 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sogamoso (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,100 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,458 (COL$6,135,928) in Sogamoso.
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