Bucaramanga

Colombia 🕒 9:36:00 PM (UTC-5 -05)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Mon Oct 12

22°C / 72°F

Low: 19°C / 66°F

Tue Oct 13

24°C / 75°F

Low: 20°C / 69°F

Wed Oct 14

27°C / 81°F

Low: 21°C / 69°F

📊 Core Metrics

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Rent (1BD)

$377

Per Month (USD)

Safety Score

6.1

Moderate

Fixed Internet

115

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
ClimateTropical Highland (Warm & Spring-like Year-Round)
Elevation959 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)162.30 USD
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)24.34 USD
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)29.51 USD
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre439.68 USD
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre314.76 USD
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre876.40 USD
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre522.30 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1032.80 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre1475.43 USD

Transportation

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.03 USD
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.60 USD
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)7.38 USD
Gasoline (1 Liter)1.23 USD
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)31377.42 USD
Cinema Ticket (International Release)5.90 USD

Food & Groceries

Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant5.16 USD
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)29.51 USD
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)8.85 USD
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)1.55 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)1.50 USD
Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.04 USD
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)1.33 USD
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.99 USD
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.37 USD
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.33 USD
White Rice (1 kg)2.93 USD
Eggs (12, Large Size)2.95 USD
Local Cheese (1 kg)7.39 USD
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)13.30 USD
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)16.26 USD
Tomatoes (1 kg)2.60 USD
Potatoes (1 kg)1.30 USD
Onions (1 kg)1.63 USD
Lettuce (1 Head)0.89 USD
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.89 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.30 USD
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.98 USD