Cost of living in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Cúcuta (Colombia) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Cúcuta | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,487 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.014 | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,056 (Dinar 4.575) | Dinar 4.007 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,488 (Dinar 1.732) | Dinar 2.654 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,569 (Dinar 0.652) | Dinar 1.000 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,812 (Dinar 1.792) | Dinar 1.386 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,857 (Dinar 0.704) | Dinar 0.552 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,026 (Dinar 1.831) | Dinar 3.365 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,873 (Dinar 1.072) | Dinar 1.148 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,378 (Dinar 0.434) | Dinar 1.139 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,158 (Dinar 0.759) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,502 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,755 (Dinar 1.233) | Dinar 1.000 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,310 (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 1.000 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Cúcuta | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,466,830 (Dinar 268) | Dinar 701 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$811,693 (Dinar 148) | Dinar 233 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$330,018 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 60 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$815,317 (Dinar 149) | Dinar 470 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,437,880 (Dinar 263) | Dinar 226 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$198,333 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 30 | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,036 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 16 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,344,300 (Dinar 245) | Dinar 231 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$456,943 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 103 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,766 (Dinar 2.879) | Dinar 8 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,910 (Dinar 3.453) | Dinar 15 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Cúcuta | Zarqa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$212,528 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 50 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$101,150 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$289,714 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 60 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$279,421 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 35 | + 46% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Cúcuta | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$50,895,900 (Dinar 9,293) | Dinar 7,518 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,429 (Dinar 0.809) | Dinar 0.750 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,657 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 33 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$18,154 (Dinar 3.315) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 25% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Cúcuta | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$33,137 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.500 | + 142% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,349 (Dinar 3.168) | Dinar 5.219 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$166,017 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 10 | + 203% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,840 (Dinar 3.988) | Dinar 3.000 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,997 (Dinar 2.738) | Dinar 3.125 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,198 (Dinar 2.958) | Dinar 2.741 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$11,002 (Dinar 2.009) | Dinar 0.916 | + 119% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,500 (Dinar 0.822) | Dinar 2.000 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,127 (Dinar 4.588) | Dinar 4.445 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Cúcuta (Colombia) is 6% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Cúcuta | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,027 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6.000 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,371 (Dinar 3.720) | Dinar 14 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,312 (Dinar 22) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,986 (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,712 (Dinar 3.234) | Dinar 2.000 | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,160 (Dinar 2.220) | Dinar 1.000 | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,652 (Dinar 0.667) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,785,400 (Dinar 326) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$119 (Dinar 0.022) | Dinar 0.030 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$84,237 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,180 (Dinar 0.763) | Dinar 2.148 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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