Cost of living in Tucumán, Argentina vs Bucaramanga, Colombia
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tucumán (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $539 (COL$20,917) | COL$24,147 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $446 (COL$17,308) | COL$19,583 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $133 (COL$5,166) | COL$7,716 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $70 (COL$2,711) | COL$2,951 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $114 (COL$4,409) | COL$4,922 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $72 (COL$2,803) | COL$1,943 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $229 (COL$8,875) | COL$9,254 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $88 (COL$3,416) | COL$4,281 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $42 (COL$1,647) | COL$1,561 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $72 (COL$2,795) | COL$2,999 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $283 (COL$10,980) | COL$33,799 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $131 (COL$5,094) | COL$4,562 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $28 (COL$1,076) | COL$1,816 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Tucumán (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $22,403 (COL$869,638) | COL$1,653,320 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $14,332 (COL$556,336) | COL$1,008,450 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,357 (COL$169,124) | COL$241,438 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,929 (COL$773,584) | COL$1,096,670 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,606 (COL$528,147) | COL$707,122 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,829 (COL$148,644) | COL$134,997 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,169 (COL$45,376) | COL$68,301 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,633 (COL$1,227,930) | COL$1,351,960 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,347 (COL$556,926) | COL$597,251 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $327 (COL$12,675) | COL$14,760 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $369 (COL$14,331) | COL$10,464 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Tucumán (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,756 (COL$106,986) | COL$159,515 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,734 (COL$67,311) | COL$156,312 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,529 (COL$253,449) | COL$225,843 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,366 (COL$169,479) | COL$175,368 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Tucumán (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,331,380 (COL$51,681,187) | COL$56,766,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $76 (COL$2,969) | COL$2,243 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,085 (COL$80,932) | COL$151,825 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $365 (COL$14,180) | COL$32,362 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucumán (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $185 (COL$7,188) | COL$12,667 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $403 (COL$15,629) | COL$15,791 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,103 (COL$42,824) | COL$72,959 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $185 (COL$7,198) | COL$11,443 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $135 (COL$5,240) | COL$14,035 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $186 (COL$7,215) | COL$12,798 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (COL$3,474) | COL$6,396 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $112 (COL$4,364) | COL$2,976 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $403 (COL$15,655) | COL$18,640 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucumán (Argentina) is about the same as in Bucaramanga (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $897 (COL$34,828) | COL$32,210 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $500 (COL$19,410) | COL$19,332 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,036 (COL$79,037) | COL$110,027 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,684 (COL$65,384) | COL$68,870 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $257 (COL$9,966) | COL$20,923 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $130 (COL$5,027) | COL$6,265 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (COL$6,231) | COL$3,487 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $43,878 (COL$1,703,253) | COL$1,680,410 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (COL$436) | COL$244 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,848 (COL$71,729) | COL$110,096 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $152 (COL$5,913) | COL$4,479 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 930 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require COL$4,580,000 in Bucaramanga you would need to make just about COL$3,431,134 (ARS $88,391) in Tucumán.
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