Cost of living in Bucaramanga, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Bucaramanga

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$9,494,274
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$4,642,794
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Bucaramanga
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$20,967
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$17,663
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$14,800
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,815
12 eggs, large COL$10,375
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$13,016
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$14,785
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$12,694
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,715
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,370
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$52,279
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,204
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$6,406
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$4,683,940
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,261,390
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$257,971
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$3,712,450
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$702,917
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$153,524
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$101,265
40” flat screen tv COL$1,104,950
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$509,422
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$33,414
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$19,125
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$244,817
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$118,473
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$330,627
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$245,258
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$72,596,200
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,804
Monthly ticket public transport COL$135,249
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$44,498
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$14,741
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$27,624
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$92,017
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$34,502
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$13,635
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$29,546
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$8,696
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,331
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$41,853
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$35,641
2 tickets to the movies COL$31,821
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$128,127
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$110,874
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$34,063
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$8,351
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,420
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$3,218,840
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$161
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$125,398
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$6,908
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 319 prices entered by 23 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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