- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Poland
- Bucaramanga
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,847 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,693 (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,929 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,592 (3.31 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,015 (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,258 (4.16 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,907 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,140 (5.28 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,217 (2.83 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,369 (3.02 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,746 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,745 (4.78 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,889 (2.41 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,493,320 (1,906 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$825,241 (1,053 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (279 zł) | 519 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (1,315 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (1,137 zł) | 844 zł | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$210,268 (268 zł) | 275 zł | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$54,978 (70 zł) | 47 zł | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (1,625 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (261 zł) | 419 zł | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,107 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,337 (203 zł) | 275 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (250 zł) | 113 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (318 zł) | 277 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,778 (227 zł) | 303 zł | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,567,200 (55,600 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,436 (3.11 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,529 (149 zł) | 75 zł | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,116 (33 zł) | 26 zł | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 0% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (74 zł) | 100 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,948 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,048 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,762 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,141 (5.28 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,693 (15 zł) | 28 zł | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,777 (55 zł) | 63 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,559 (21 zł) | 44 zł | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$113,526 (145 zł) | 115 zł | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$79,980 (102 zł) | 90 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,556 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,344 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,681 (4.70 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,839,620 (2,348 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (0.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,307 (120 zł) | 108 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (5.26 zł) | 13 zł | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 241 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,076 zł
(COL$6,327,884)
in Bucaramanga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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