Summary of The Cost of Living in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Bucaramanga is $1,171.00 including rent, or $751.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Bucaramanga is $1,643.70 including rent, or $1,223.70 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Bucaramanga is $2,273.70 including rent, or $1,727.70 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Bucaramanga ranges from $14,052.00 for a single person to $19,724.40 for a couple, and $27,284.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $9,012.00 for a single person to $14,684.40 for a couple, and $20,732.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Bucaramanga, baseline monthly expenses range from $578.00 for a single person to $791.00 for a couple, and $1,095.50 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $328.00 for a single person to $541.00 for a couple, and $770.50 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Bucaramanga, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,494.00 for a single person to $3,588.00 for a couple, and $4,946.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,794.00 for a single person to $2,888.00 for a couple, and $4,036.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Bucaramanga is $810.00, which is 7.9% more than the average monthly cost of living and 147.0% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
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| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
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Salary Info
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