- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Poland
- Bucaramanga
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,622 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,940 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,755 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,613 (3.21 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,207 (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,229 (3.97 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,006 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,140 (5.09 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,217 (2.73 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,298 (2.83 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,746 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,571 (4.39 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,006 (2.47 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,493,320 (1,837 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$825,241 (1,015 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$218,450 (269 zł) | 519 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,030,620 (1,268 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$891,181 (1,096 zł) | 844 zł | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,119 (256 zł) | 275 zł | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$57,025 (70 zł) | 47 zł | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,273,450 (1,566 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$204,425 (251 zł) | 419 zł | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,847 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,865 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,337 (196 zł) | 275 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$196,100 (241 zł) | 113 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,446 (307 zł) | 283 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$177,778 (219 zł) | 298 zł | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,567,200 (53,593 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,444 (3.01 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,359 (141 zł) | 75 zł | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,002 (32 zł) | 26 zł | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,584 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,347 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$58,104 (71 zł) | 100 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,269 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,948 (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,048 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,992 (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,336 (5.33 zł) | 7 zł | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,143 (14 zł) | 28 zł | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,179 (53 zł) | 63 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,246 (22 zł) | 44 zł | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$113,526 (140 zł) | 115 zł | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,078 (111 zł) | 90 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,556 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,344 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,583 (4.41 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,839,620 (2,263 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$267 (0.33 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,851 (114 zł) | 108 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,121 (5.07 zł) | 13 zł | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 209 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 7,822 zł
(COL$6,358,413)
in Bucaramanga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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