Cost of living in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in San Cristobal (Cuba)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in San Cristobal (Cuba) | ||||
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| Bucaramanga | San Cristobal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$42,249 (9 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,540 (5.27 CUC) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$12,674 (2.61 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,311 (1.10 CUC) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,849 (1.83 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,442 (0.92 CUC) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,216 (3.14 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,778 (1.40 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,425 (0.91 CUC) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,070 (0.84 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$58,907 (12 CUC) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,620 (1.16 CUC) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,162 (0.45 CUC) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in San Cristobal (Cuba) | ||||
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| Bucaramanga | San Cristobal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,910,900 (394 CUC) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,206,610 (249 CUC) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$224,224 (46 CUC) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,461,340 (301 CUC) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$819,658 (169 CUC) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$150,013 (31 CUC) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,242 (14 CUC) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$998,244 (206 CUC) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$510,527 (105 CUC) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$29,476 (6 CUC) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$18,984 (3.92 CUC) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in San Cristobal (Cuba) | ||||
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| Bucaramanga | San Cristobal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,267 (36 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$122,588 (25 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$313,326 (65 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$184,868 (38 CUC) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in San Cristobal (Cuba) | ||||
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| Bucaramanga | San Cristobal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,325,500 (14,919 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,386 (0.70 CUC) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,733 (28 CUC) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$31,790 (7 CUC) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in San Cristobal (Cuba) | ||||
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| Bucaramanga | San Cristobal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,384 (2.55 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,830 (4.50 CUC) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$90,090 (19 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,114 (3.53 CUC) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,406 (2.15 CUC) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,144 (3.54 CUC) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,180 (1.27 CUC) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,448 (1.33 CUC) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,920 (5.97 CUC) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bucaramanga (Colombia) is about the same as in San Cristobal (Cuba) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucaramanga | San Cristobal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$28,439 (5.87 CUC) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,498 (5.88 CUC) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,755 (25 CUC) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$117,042 (24 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$23,143 (4.77 CUC) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,503 (1.96 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,304 (0.68 CUC) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,421,730 (500 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$186 (0.04 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$142,965 (29 CUC) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,842 (1.41 CUC) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 441 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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