Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Turin (Italy)
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| Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$15,282 (€3.66) | €12 | 68% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$14,318 (€3.43) | €8 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$5,217 (€1.25) | €4.03 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,474 (€0.59) | €1.19 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$4,755 (€1.14) | €3.09 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,459 (€0.59) | €2.03 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$6,894 (€1.65) | €5.73 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,693 (€1.36) | €1.47 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,665 (€0.64) | €1.23 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$2,420 (€0.58) | €1.23 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$34,150 (€8) | €7 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$3,260 (€0.78) | €1.92 | 59% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$1,550 (€0.37) | €0.96 | 61% |
| Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,278,110 (€306) | €917 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$839,081 (€201) | €659 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$182,503 (€44) | €153 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$794,016 (€190) | €541 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$517,662 (€124) | €441 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$101,231 (€24) | €87 | 72% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$65,249 (€16) | €24 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,073,040 (€257) | €364 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$258,589 (€62) | €91 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$13,258 (€3.17) | €7 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$18,056 (€4.32) | €10 | 55% |
| Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$85,564 (€20) | €79 | 74% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$69,259 (€17) | €37 | 55% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$166,047 (€40) | €74 | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$156,186 (€37) | €120 | 69% |
| Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$35,369,800 (€8,465) | €22,398 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,154 (€0.52) | €1.44 | 64% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$78,067 (€19) | €38 | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$16,840 (€4.03) | €13 | 69% |
| Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$9,432 (€2.26) | €7 | 68% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$7,351 (€1.76) | €8 | 78% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$68,959 (€17) | €100 | 83% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$13,478 (€3.23) | €4.62 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$8,080 (€1.93) | €2.95 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$11,241 (€2.69) | €2.53 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$5,164 (€1.24) | €1.72 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$3,747 (€0.90) | €2.07 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$9,779 (€2.34) | €17 | 86% |
| Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Cúcuta (Colombia) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$26,279 (€6) | €30 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$15,932 (€3.81) | €16 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$80,000 (€19) | €85 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$62,229 (€15) | €66 | 78% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$8,982 (€2.15) | €9 | 75% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$5,189 (€1.24) | €1.56 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,053 (€0.73) | €4.50 | 84% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,848,140 (€442) | €485 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$189 (€0.05) | €0.16 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$69,412 (€17) | €41 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$4,153 (€0.99) | €5.42 | 82% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Turin you would need to make just about €1,064 (COL$4,445,130) in Cúcuta.