Cost of living in Villavicencio, Colombia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,715 (R$ 27) | R$ 35 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,191 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,955 (R$ 9) | R$ 30 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,579 (R$ 4.00) | R$ 4.00 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,651 (R$ 7) | R$ 24 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,276 (R$ 3.53) | R$ 9 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,354 (R$ 10) | R$ 30 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,043 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,609 (R$ 2.49) | R$ 10 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,666 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,606 (R$ 58) | R$ 120 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,087 (R$ 6) | R$ 6.00 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,398 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 3.00 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Villavicencio (Colombia) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,646,460 (R$ 2,552) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$657,240 (R$ 1,019) | R$ 1,450 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$209,503 (R$ 325) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$885,775 (R$ 1,373) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$574,638 (R$ 891) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$107,185 (R$ 166) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$64,859 (R$ 101) | R$ 70 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,263,750 (R$ 1,959) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$210,321 (R$ 326) | R$ 300 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,126 (R$ 23) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,611 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 79% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$144,213 (R$ 223) | R$ 80 | + 179% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$118,838 (R$ 184) | R$ 60 | + 207% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$235,407 (R$ 365) | R$ 500 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$159,545 (R$ 247) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Villavicencio (Colombia) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,333,200 (R$ 96,601) | R$ 15,000 | + 544% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,673 (R$ 4.14) | R$ 4.46 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$91,859 (R$ 142) | R$ 227 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$38,926 (R$ 60) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,344 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,965 (R$ 17) | R$ 50 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$64,408 (R$ 100) | R$ 300 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,270 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,236 (R$ 11) | R$ 27 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,256 (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,080 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,161 (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,176 (R$ 25) | R$ 60 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,084 (R$ 47) | R$ 200 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,359 (R$ 28) | R$ 80 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,224 (R$ 154) | R$ 300 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$107,674 (R$ 167) | R$ 80 | + 109% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,280 (R$ 22) | R$ 80 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,542 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,499 (R$ 5.42) | R$ 5.00 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,027,430 (R$ 1,592) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$151 (R$ 0.23) | R$ 0.50 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,834 (R$ 164) | R$ 300 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,347 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 97% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 8,400 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 6,406 (COL$4,133,257) in Villavicencio.
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