Cost of living in Cúcuta, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,467 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,511 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,462 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,482 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.12 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,056 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,451 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 4.21 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,197 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,983 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.46 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,719 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 3.82 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,638 (R$ 4.05) | R$ 4.61 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,402 (R$ 53) | R$ 36 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,433 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 5.82 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,048 (R$ 3.14) | R$ 3.42 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,371,350 (R$ 2,105) | R$ 1,618 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$839,575 (R$ 1,289) | R$ 1,081 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,203 (R$ 292) | R$ 369 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$766,786 (R$ 1,177) | R$ 1,425 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$520,774 (R$ 800) | R$ 865 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$111,178 (R$ 171) | R$ 493 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,655 (R$ 107) | R$ 113 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,115,400 (R$ 1,712) | R$ 1,517 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$253,561 (R$ 389) | R$ 413 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,811 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,572 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$93,214 (R$ 143) | R$ 200 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$66,831 (R$ 103) | R$ 173 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$179,919 (R$ 276) | R$ 314 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$151,386 (R$ 232) | R$ 205 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$36,145,300 (R$ 55,493) | R$ 63,667 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,148 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 4.09 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$78,067 (R$ 120) | R$ 167 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$15,852 (R$ 24) | R$ 43 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$10,131 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$7,921 (R$ 12) | R$ 49 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,812 (R$ 121) | R$ 155 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$13,692 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,900 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,430 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,036 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.25 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,542 (R$ 5.44) | R$ 4.70 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,244 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$24,850 (R$ 38) | R$ 89 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,880 (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$80,000 (R$ 123) | R$ 130 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$64,828 (R$ 100) | R$ 167 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,270 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,654 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,047 (R$ 4.68) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,723,640 (R$ 2,646) | R$ 2,650 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$197 (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.76 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$73,165 (R$ 112) | R$ 121 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,187 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 322 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil)
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