Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,467 (€3.88) | €16 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,511 (€3.42) | €8 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,462 (€1.29) | €5.42 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,482 (€0.59) | €1.03 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,056 (€1.19) | €3.86 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,451 (€0.58) | €2.79 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,197 (€1.70) | €4.87 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,983 (€1.65) | €2.29 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,719 (€0.64) | €1.65 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,638 (€0.62) | €1.56 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,402 (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,433 (€0.81) | €2.04 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,048 (€0.48) | €1.34 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,371,350 (€323) | €795 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$839,575 (€198) | €612 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,203 (€45) | €138 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$766,786 (€181) | €557 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$520,774 (€123) | €431 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$111,178 (€26) | €123 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,655 (€16) | €36 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,115,400 (€263) | €440 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$253,561 (€60) | €109 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,811 (€3.26) | €10 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,572 (€3.44) | €9 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$93,214 (€22) | €81 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$66,831 (€16) | €41 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$179,919 (€42) | €94 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$151,386 (€36) | €97 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$36,145,300 (€8,525) | €23,679 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,148 (€0.51) | €1.43 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$78,067 (€18) | €36 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$15,852 (€3.74) | €18 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,131 (€2.39) | €8 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$7,921 (€1.87) | €13 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,812 (€19) | €27 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,692 (€3.23) | €5.06 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,900 (€2.10) | €3.12 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,430 (€2.70) | €3.14 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,036 (€1.19) | €1.93 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,542 (€0.84) | €2.33 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,244 (€2.42) | €16 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,850 (€5.86) | €33 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,880 (€3.98) | €16 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$80,000 (€19) | €73 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$64,828 (€15) | €63 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,270 (€2.42) | €7 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,654 (€1.33) | €2.42 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,047 (€0.72) | €2.71 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,723,640 (€407) | €466 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$197 (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$73,165 (€17) | €33 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,187 (€0.99) | €6 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €903 (COL$3,828,671) in Cúcuta.
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