Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,789 (€3.78) | €13 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,208 (€3.20) | €7 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,665 (€1.28) | €4.80 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,564 (€0.58) | €1.48 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,051 (€1.14) | €3.68 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,458 (€0.55) | €1.58 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,968 (€1.57) | €3.59 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,975 (€1.57) | €1.77 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,719 (€0.61) | €0.81 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,648 (€0.60) | €1.31 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,402 (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,320 (€0.75) | €2.17 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,060 (€0.46) | €1.34 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,371,350 (€309) | €1,152 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$839,575 (€189) | €844 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,203 (€43) | €170 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$766,786 (€173) | €701 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$520,774 (€117) | €523 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$111,178 (€25) | €79 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,655 (€16) | €28 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,115,400 (€251) | €421 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$253,561 (€57) | €109 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,811 (€3.11) | €7 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,884 (€4.03) | €6 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$93,214 (€21) | €63 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$66,831 (€15) | €35 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$179,919 (€41) | €71 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$151,386 (€34) | €89 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$36,145,300 (€8,142) | €15,286 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,148 (€0.48) | €1.21 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$78,067 (€18) | €42 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$15,852 (€3.57) | €12 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,131 (€2.28) | €4.55 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$7,921 (€1.78) | €14 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,812 (€18) | €50 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,692 (€3.08) | €3.53 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,900 (€2.00) | €3.60 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,430 (€2.57) | €3.64 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,036 (€1.13) | €1.97 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,542 (€0.80) | €2.40 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,244 (€2.31) | €13 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,850 (€5.60) | €37 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,880 (€3.80) | €17 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$80,000 (€18) | €26 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$64,828 (€15) | €44 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,270 (€2.31) | €8 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,654 (€1.27) | €2.93 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,047 (€0.69) | €2.96 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,723,640 (€388) | €504 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$197 (€0.04) | €0.09 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$73,165 (€16) | €59 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,187 (€0.94) | €4.77 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Limassol you would need to make just about €1,388 (COL$6,163,625) in Cúcuta.
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