Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,549 (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,274 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,830 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,712 (2.79 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,860 (4.99 zł) | 10 zł | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,943 (2.00 zł) | 7 zł | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,850 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,842 (3.95 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,921 (1.97 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,890 (2.97 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,489 (39 zł) | 27 zł | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,390 (4.51 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,881 (1.93 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 27% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,370,160 (1,408 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$968,110 (995 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,402 (233 zł) | 471 zł | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$962,809 (989 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$658,452 (677 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$132,223 (136 zł) | 280 zł | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,022 (67 zł) | 47 zł | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,292,650 (1,328 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,469 (485 zł) | 403 zł | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,160 (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,051 (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,515 (164 zł) | 246 zł | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$156,312 (161 zł) | 118 zł | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,843 (232 zł) | 310 zł | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$175,368 (180 zł) | 350 zł | - 49% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,766,000 (58,337 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (2.37 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$145,170 (149 zł) | 94 zł | + 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,362 (33 zł) | 26 zł | + 30% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,791 (16 zł) | 28 zł | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$72,959 (75 zł) | 101 zł | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,443 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,035 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,798 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,396 (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (3.06 zł) | 8 zł | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,640 (19 zł) | 36 zł | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 31% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,210 (33 zł) | 68 zł | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,475 (20 zł) | 54 zł | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (113 zł) | 133 zł | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$64,418 (66 zł) | 138 zł | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,923 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,265 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,487 (3.58 zł) | 8 zł | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (1,727 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (0.25 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,711 (109 zł) | 119 zł | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (4.60 zł) | 14 zł | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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