Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,147 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 183 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$19,583 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 100 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,716 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 48 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,951 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,922 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,943 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,254 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 64 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,281 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 39 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,561 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,999 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,799 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 244 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,562 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,816 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 14 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,653,320 (Mex$ 9,032) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,008,450 (Mex$ 5,509) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$241,438 (Mex$ 1,319) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,096,670 (Mex$ 5,991) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$707,122 (Mex$ 3,863) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$134,997 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 770 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,301 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 351 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,351,960 (Mex$ 7,386) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$597,251 (Mex$ 3,263) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,760 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 88 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,464 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 54 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 27% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,515 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 848 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$156,312 (Mex$ 854) | Mex$ 552 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,843 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$175,368 (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,766,000 (Mex$ 310,106) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,243 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$151,825 (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 424 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,362 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 283 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 105 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,791 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 137 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$72,959 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 517 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,443 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 58 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,035 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 43 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,798 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 36 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,396 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,640 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 87 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,210 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 298 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,332 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 109 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (Mex$ 601) | Mex$ 675 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$68,870 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 605 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,923 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 110 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,265 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 54 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,487 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 36 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (Mex$ 9,180) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (Mex$ 1.34) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,096 (Mex$ 601) | Mex$ 522 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 53 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 460 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 39,332 (COL$7,199,906) in Bucaramanga.
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