Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,282 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,318 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,217 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,474 (R$ 3.73) | R$ 2.92 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,755 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,459 (R$ 3.71) | R$ 5.16 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,894 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,693 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.24 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,665 (R$ 4.02) | R$ 3.19 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,420 (R$ 3.65) | R$ 3.81 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,150 (R$ 52) | R$ 34 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,260 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 4.77 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,550 (R$ 2.34) | R$ 3.28 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,278,110 (R$ 1,928) | R$ 2,183 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$839,081 (R$ 1,266) | R$ 1,542 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$182,503 (R$ 275) | R$ 343 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$794,016 (R$ 1,198) | R$ 1,648 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$517,662 (R$ 781) | R$ 874 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$101,231 (R$ 153) | R$ 276 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,249 (R$ 98) | R$ 103 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,073,040 (R$ 1,619) | R$ 1,567 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$258,589 (R$ 390) | R$ 415 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,258 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,056 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 101% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$85,564 (R$ 129) | R$ 229 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$69,259 (R$ 104) | R$ 131 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$166,047 (R$ 250) | R$ 319 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$156,186 (R$ 236) | R$ 244 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$35,369,800 (R$ 53,355) | R$ 63,873 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,154 (R$ 3.25) | R$ 4.53 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$78,067 (R$ 118) | R$ 120 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$16,840 (R$ 25) | R$ 64 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$9,432 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$7,351 (R$ 11) | R$ 51 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$68,959 (R$ 104) | R$ 233 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,478 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,080 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,241 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,164 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.24 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,747 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 3.09 | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,779 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,279 (R$ 40) | R$ 83 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$15,932 (R$ 24) | R$ 36 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$80,000 (R$ 121) | R$ 493 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$62,229 (R$ 94) | R$ 130 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$8,982 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,189 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,053 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 10 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,848,140 (R$ 2,788) | R$ 3,350 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$189 (R$ 0.29) | R$ 0.80 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$69,412 (R$ 105) | R$ 102 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,153 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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