Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 27% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,549 (RD$ 329) | RD$ 500 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,274 (RD$ 293) | RD$ 400 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,830 (RD$ 109) | RD$ 75 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,712 (RD$ 43) | RD$ 65 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,860 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 70 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,943 (RD$ 31) | RD$ 60 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,850 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 243 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,842 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 80 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,921 (RD$ 31) | RD$ 50 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,890 (RD$ 46) | RD$ 120 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,489 (RD$ 601) | RD$ 800 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,390 (RD$ 70) | RD$ 65 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,881 (RD$ 30) | RD$ 40 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,370,160 (RD$ 21,961) | RD$ 22,000 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$968,110 (RD$ 15,517) | RD$ 16,000 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,402 (RD$ 3,629) | RD$ 3,500 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$962,809 (RD$ 15,432) | RD$ 18,000 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$658,452 (RD$ 10,554) | RD$ 11,000 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$132,223 (RD$ 2,119) | RD$ 2,500 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,022 (RD$ 1,042) | RD$ 1,450 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,292,650 (RD$ 20,719) | RD$ 28,000 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,469 (RD$ 7,557) | RD$ 8,000 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,160 (RD$ 211) | RD$ 390 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,051 (RD$ 177) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 33% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,515 (RD$ 2,557) | RD$ 2,500 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$156,312 (RD$ 2,505) | RD$ 1,500 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,843 (RD$ 3,620) | RD$ 3,000 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$175,368 (RD$ 2,811) | RD$ 4,500 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,766,000 (RD$ 909,863) | RD$ 700,000 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (RD$ 37) | RD$ 58 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$145,170 (RD$ 2,327) | RD$ 2,300 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,362 (RD$ 519) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (RD$ 203) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,791 (RD$ 253) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$72,959 (RD$ 1,169) | RD$ 1,500 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,443 (RD$ 183) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,035 (RD$ 225) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,798 (RD$ 205) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,396 (RD$ 103) | RD$ 120 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (RD$ 48) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,640 (RD$ 299) | RD$ 350 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,210 (RD$ 516) | RD$ 1,200 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,475 (RD$ 312) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (RD$ 1,764) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$64,418 (RD$ 1,033) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,923 (RD$ 335) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,265 (RD$ 100) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,487 (RD$ 56) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (RD$ 26,934) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (RD$ 3.92) | RD$ 9 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,711 (RD$ 1,694) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (RD$ 72) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 72,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 64,928 (COL$4,050,850) in Bucaramanga.
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