Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$20,549 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,274 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,830 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,712 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.12 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,860 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,943 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 4.21 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,850 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,842 (R$ 5.89) | R$ 5.46 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,921 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 3.82 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,890 (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.61 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,489 (R$ 57) | R$ 36 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,390 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,881 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 3.42 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,370,160 (R$ 2,099) | R$ 1,618 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$968,110 (R$ 1,483) | R$ 1,081 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,402 (R$ 347) | R$ 369 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$962,809 (R$ 1,475) | R$ 1,425 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$658,452 (R$ 1,009) | R$ 865 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$132,223 (R$ 203) | R$ 493 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,022 (R$ 100) | R$ 113 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,292,650 (R$ 1,980) | R$ 1,517 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$471,469 (R$ 722) | R$ 413 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,160 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,051 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 32% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,515 (R$ 244) | R$ 200 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$156,312 (R$ 239) | R$ 173 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$225,843 (R$ 346) | R$ 314 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$175,368 (R$ 269) | R$ 205 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,766,000 (R$ 86,949) | R$ 63,667 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,307 (R$ 3.53) | R$ 4.09 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$145,170 (R$ 222) | R$ 167 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$32,362 (R$ 50) | R$ 43 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 30% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,667 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,791 (R$ 24) | R$ 49 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$72,959 (R$ 112) | R$ 155 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,443 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,035 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,798 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,396 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$2,976 (R$ 4.56) | R$ 4.70 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,640 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,210 (R$ 49) | R$ 89 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$19,475 (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$110,027 (R$ 169) | R$ 130 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$64,418 (R$ 99) | R$ 167 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,923 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,265 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,487 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,680,410 (R$ 2,574) | R$ 2,650 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (R$ 0.37) | R$ 1.76 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,711 (R$ 162) | R$ 121 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,479 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 253 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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