Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$15,282 (17 zł) | 30 zł | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$14,318 (16 zł) | 19 zł | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$5,217 (5.66 zł) | 10 zł | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,474 (2.68 zł) | 2.44 zł | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$4,755 (5.16 zł) | 10 zł | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,459 (2.67 zł) | 7 zł | 60% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$6,894 (7 zł) | 11 zł | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,693 (6 zł) | 2.95 zł | 110% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,665 (2.89 zł) | 1.87 zł | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,420 (2.62 zł) | 3.15 zł | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$34,150 (37 zł) | 31 zł | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,260 (3.53 zł) | 5.32 zł | 34% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$1,550 (1.68 zł) | 3.36 zł | 50% |
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,278,110 (1,386 zł) | 2,768 zł | 50% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$839,081 (910 zł) | 1,909 zł | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$182,503 (198 zł) | 597 zł | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$794,016 (861 zł) | 1,599 zł | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$517,662 (561 zł) | 1,066 zł | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$101,231 (110 zł) | 258 zł | 57% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$65,249 (71 zł) | 43 zł | 63% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,073,040 (1,163 zł) | 1,739 zł | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$258,589 (280 zł) | 326 zł | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$13,258 (14 zł) | 23 zł | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$18,056 (20 zł) | 15 zł | 29% |
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$85,564 (93 zł) | 291 zł | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$69,259 (75 zł) | 176 zł | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$166,047 (180 zł) | 283 zł | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$156,186 (169 zł) | 285 zł | 41% |
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$35,369,800 (38,346 zł) | 66,121 zł | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,154 (2.33 zł) | 4.64 zł | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$78,067 (85 zł) | 128 zł | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$16,840 (18 zł) | 24 zł | 23% |
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$9,432 (10 zł) | 33 zł | 69% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$7,351 (8 zł) | 27 zł | 71% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$68,959 (75 zł) | 120 zł | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$13,478 (15 zł) | 13 zł | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$8,080 (9 zł) | 10 zł | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$11,241 (12 zł) | 10 zł | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$5,164 (5.60 zł) | 5.28 zł | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$3,747 (4.06 zł) | 7 zł | 42% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$9,779 (11 zł) | 25 zł | 57% |
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$26,279 (28 zł) | 65 zł | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$15,932 (17 zł) | 48 zł | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$80,000 (87 zł) | 157 zł | 45% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$62,229 (67 zł) | 107 zł | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$8,982 (10 zł) | 13 zł | 24% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$5,189 (5.63 zł) | 10 zł | 44% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,053 (3.31 zł) | 7 zł | 53% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,848,140 (2,004 zł) | 2,259 zł | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$189 (0.21 zł) | 0.31 zł | 35% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$69,412 (75 zł) | 113 zł | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$4,153 (4.50 zł) | 15 zł | 71% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 8,000 zł in Szczecin you would need to make just about 4,961 zł (COL$4,575,856) in Cúcuta.