Cost of living in Joinville, Brazil vs Bucaramanga, Colombia
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Joinville (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (COL$14,317) | COL$24,147 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (COL$18,062) | COL$19,583 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (COL$5,848) | COL$7,716 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.62 (COL$2,330) | COL$2,951 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (COL$4,256) | COL$4,922 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.74 (COL$3,046) | COL$1,943 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (COL$9,945) | COL$9,254 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.86 (COL$2,484) | COL$4,281 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.05 (COL$1,965) | COL$1,561 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.64 (COL$3,630) | COL$2,999 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (COL$22,811) | COL$33,799 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (COL$4,184) | COL$4,562 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.55 (COL$1,643) | COL$1,816 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Joinville (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,897 (COL$1,220,035) | COL$1,653,320 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,196 (COL$769,021) | COL$1,008,450 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 432 (COL$277,592) | COL$241,438 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,946 (COL$1,251,232) | COL$1,096,670 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 948 (COL$609,635) | COL$707,122 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 289 (COL$186,130) | COL$134,997 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 73 (COL$46,853) | COL$68,301 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,943 (COL$1,249,553) | COL$1,351,960 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 572 (COL$367,623) | COL$597,251 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (COL$13,438) | COL$14,760 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (COL$11,662) | COL$10,464 | + 11% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Joinville (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 239 (COL$153,667) | COL$159,515 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 145 (COL$93,230) | COL$156,312 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 322 (COL$207,169) | COL$225,843 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (COL$167,974) | COL$175,368 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Joinville (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 92,711 (COL$59,622,473) | COL$56,766,000 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.21 (COL$2,705) | COL$2,243 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 209 (COL$134,165) | COL$151,825 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (COL$19,774) | COL$32,362 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Joinville (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (COL$12,152) | COL$12,667 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (COL$22,177) | COL$15,791 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 254 (COL$163,227) | COL$72,959 | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (COL$10,121) | COL$11,443 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (COL$6,425) | COL$14,035 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (COL$8,327) | COL$12,798 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.55 (COL$2,927) | COL$6,396 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.68 (COL$2,368) | COL$2,976 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 (COL$24,018) | COL$18,640 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Joinville (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 136 (COL$87,428) | COL$32,210 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (COL$38,138) | COL$19,332 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 133 (COL$85,549) | COL$110,027 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 129 (COL$83,100) | COL$68,870 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16 (COL$10,011) | COL$20,923 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (COL$4,780) | COL$6,265 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (COL$6,424) | COL$3,487 | + 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,025 (COL$1,945,106) | COL$1,680,410 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.35 (COL$871) | COL$244 | + 256% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 130 (COL$83,761) | COL$110,096 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (COL$5,215) | COL$4,479 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Joinville (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia)
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