Bucaramanga
Colombia
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Local Highlights
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Wed May 6
27°C
/ 81°F
Low: 14°C
/ 57°F
Thu May 7
26°C
/ 80°F
Low: 14°C
/ 57°F
Fri May 8
27°C
/ 80°F
Low: 14°C
/ 56°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$333
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.8
Moderate
Fixed Internet
150
Ultra Fast (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population581,130
- RegionSantander Department
- ClimateSubtropical / Wet (Avg 21.8°C)
- Elevation959 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)95.58 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)24.50 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)20.72 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre373.43 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre293.49 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre738.36 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre509.55 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre96.54 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre128.08 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.81 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)43.25 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.00 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)2.83 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)6.76 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.13 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)21759.42 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)29437.86 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)4.87 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.17 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)27.03 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.11 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.49 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.59 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.89 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.97 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)0.69 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.37 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.07 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.64 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.37 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)2.41 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)3.21 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)4.48 USD
- Apples (1 lb)1.29 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.61 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.44 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.73 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.60 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.54 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.98 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.84 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)8.11 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)0.92 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)2.68 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership30.19 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child265.81 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child2739.24 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)57.21 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)90.29 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes50.28 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)10.29 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)38.93 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)497.07 USD