- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Poland
- Bucaramanga
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,161 (11 zł) | 29 zł | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,900 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,258 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,555 (3.09 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,728 (5.71 zł) | 9 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,258 (3.94 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,907 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,140 (5.00 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,217 (2.68 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,574 (3.11 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,746 (40 zł) | 23 zł | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,578 (4.32 zł) | 4.89 zł | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,896 (2.29 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,449,630 (1,752 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$868,664 (1,050 zł) | 1,746 zł | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (264 zł) | 519 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (1,245 zł) | 1,380 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (1,077 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$210,268 (254 zł) | 291 zł | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$54,978 (66 zł) | 44 zł | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,301,740 (1,573 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (247 zł) | 419 zł | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (17 zł) | 21 zł | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,310 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$152,666 (184 zł) | 264 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (237 zł) | 121 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$244,565 (296 zł) | 287 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$168,441 (204 zł) | 303 zł | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$44,105,900 (53,297 zł) | 68,915 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,436 (2.94 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,885 (141 zł) | 90 zł | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (70 zł) | 100 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,962 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,048 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,762 (7 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,141 (5.00 zł) | 7 zł | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,983 (13 zł) | 30 zł | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,730 (52 zł) | 59 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,826 (22 zł) | 51 zł | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$113,526 (137 zł) | 130 zł | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$79,980 (97 zł) | 103 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,556 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,344 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,681 (4.45 zł) | 6 zł | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,876,720 (2,268 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (0.32 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$94,279 (114 zł) | 122 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (4.98 zł) | 14 zł | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 332 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
9,200 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 8,535 zł
(COL$7,063,349)
in Bucaramanga.
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