Cost of living in Cuiabá, Brazil vs Bucaramanga, Colombia
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (COL$16,841) | COL$24,147 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 23 (COL$14,956) | COL$19,583 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.96 (COL$3,842) | COL$7,716 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.25 (COL$2,741) | COL$2,951 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (COL$4,050) | COL$4,922 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 (COL$3,310) | COL$1,943 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (COL$10,509) | COL$9,254 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (COL$4,804) | COL$4,281 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.53 (COL$2,918) | COL$1,561 | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.06 (COL$2,616) | COL$2,999 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (COL$26,989) | COL$33,799 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (COL$4,742) | COL$4,562 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.99 (COL$1,925) | COL$1,816 | + 6% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,238 (COL$1,442,781) | COL$1,653,320 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (COL$1,045,777) | COL$1,008,450 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 450 (COL$290,045) | COL$241,438 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,512 (COL$974,892) | COL$1,096,670 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,155 (COL$744,784) | COL$707,122 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 325 (COL$209,558) | COL$134,997 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (COL$67,465) | COL$68,301 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,453 (COL$936,970) | COL$1,351,960 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 349 (COL$224,972) | COL$597,251 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (COL$14,685) | COL$14,760 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (COL$9,594) | COL$10,464 | - 8% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 251 (COL$162,020) | COL$159,515 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 163 (COL$105,398) | COL$156,312 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 335 (COL$215,711) | COL$225,843 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 219 (COL$141,179) | COL$175,368 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,714 (COL$43,655,488) | COL$56,766,000 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.00 (COL$2,580) | COL$2,243 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 187 (COL$120,325) | COL$151,825 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 58 (COL$37,157) | COL$32,362 | + 15% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Cuiabá (Brazil) is about the same as in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (COL$12,159) | COL$12,667 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (COL$33,118) | COL$15,791 | + 110% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 283 (COL$182,236) | COL$72,959 | + 150% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 9 (COL$5,842) | COL$11,443 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (COL$7,742) | COL$14,035 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (COL$7,130) | COL$12,798 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 (COL$3,251) | COL$6,396 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.95 (COL$2,550) | COL$2,976 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (COL$22,492) | COL$18,640 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Cuiabá (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (COL$49,182) | COL$32,210 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (COL$27,899) | COL$19,332 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (COL$108,920) | COL$110,027 | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 227 (COL$146,224) | COL$68,870 | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (COL$12,576) | COL$20,923 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (COL$6,834) | COL$6,265 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (COL$4,803) | COL$3,487 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,818 (COL$1,816,601) | COL$1,680,410 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.97 (COL$624) | COL$244 | + 155% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (COL$78,736) | COL$110,096 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 6 (COL$4,098) | COL$4,479 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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