Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,058 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 154 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,036 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 91 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,382 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 47 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,630 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,006 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,207 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,488 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 57 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,516 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 36 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,809 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,937 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 18 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,756 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 204 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,774 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,753 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,370,280 (Mex$ 7,963) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$930,314 (Mex$ 5,406) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$191,594 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 901 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$948,630 (Mex$ 5,513) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$680,337 (Mex$ 3,954) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,456 (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 647 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$56,930 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 351 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,278,520 (Mex$ 7,430) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,974 (Mex$ 1,877) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,233 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 89 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,308 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 58 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 48% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$151,491 (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 786 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$172,800 (Mex$ 1,004) | Mex$ 560 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$226,069 (Mex$ 1,314) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$203,378 (Mex$ 1,182) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 18% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,764,100 (Mex$ 324,069) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,772 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,156 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 456 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,527 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 272 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 94 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,735 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 114 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$70,638 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 471 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,062 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 63 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,715 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 43 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,148 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 33 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,164 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,245 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 78 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,154 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 291 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,841 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 103 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 496 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$67,022 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 517 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,930 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 89 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,253 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,947 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (Mex$ 9,766) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$254 (Mex$ 1.48) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,692 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 428 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 47 | - 44% | |
| 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 904 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 43,040 (COL$7,406,181) in Bucaramanga.
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