Bucaramanga, Santander Department

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Wed Jan 14
25°C / 76°F
Low: 18°C / 65°F
Thu Jan 15
23°C / 74°F
Low: 15°C / 59°F
Fri Jan 16
24°C / 76°F
Low: 13°C / 56°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$153
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
4.4
Out of 10
Internet
65
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population581,130
  • RegionSantander Department
  • ClimateSubtropical / Wet (Avg 21.8°C)
  • Elevation959 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days (Extensions Possible)
Can be extended for another 90 days, up to a maximum of 180 days per year.

Migrant Visa (Visa M)
This visa is for foreigners who wish to establish themselves in Colombia for medium-term stays and who meet specific requirements such as being a professional, investor, or retiree.
🕒 Validity: 36 Mo
Resident Visa (Visa R)
This visa is for foreigners who wish to reside permanently in Colombia.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 5 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment including Electricity, Heating or Cooling, Water and Garbage$78.22
  • Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL$24.56
  • Tennis Court Rent, 1 Hour on Weekend$7.18
  • One bedroom apartment in city centre$247.56
  • One bedroom apartment outside of city centre$152.95
  • Three bedroom apartment in city centre$401.84
  • Three bedroom apartment outside of city centre$278.83
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment in City Center$968.73
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment Outside of City Center1,090.71

Transportation

  • One-way Ticket, Local Transport$0.70
  • Taxi Start, Normal Tariff$1.58
  • Taxi, price for 1 km, Normal Tariff$1.66
  • Taxi, price for 1 hour Waiting, Normal Tariff$4.31
  • Gasoline, 1 liter$0.72
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)23,964.11
  • Cinema ticket, 1 Seat$3.73

Food & Groceries

  • Meal in Inexpensive Restaurant$2.58
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course$17.22
  • McMeal at McDonalds or Alternative Combo Meal$4.74
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Draught$1.15
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$1.72
  • Water, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.50
  • Milk, Regular,1 liter$0.73
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread, 0.5 kg$0.62
  • White Rice, 1 kg$0.95
  • Eggs, 12 pack$1.30
  • Local Cheese, 1 kg$2.51
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless, 1 kg$3.36
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat, 1 kg$3.01
  • Apples, 1 kg$1.54
  • Banana, 1 kg$0.75
  • Oranges, 1 kg$0.64
  • Tomato, 1 kg$0.67
  • Potato, 1 kg$0.51
  • Onion, 1 kg$0.63
  • Lettuce, 1 head$0.55
  • Water, 1.5 liter Bottle$0.76
  • Bottle of Wine, Mid-Range Price$7.18
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Bottle$0.75
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$1.32
  • Monthly Pass, Regular Price$37.60
  • Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local, price per 1 min, No Discounts or Plans$0.04
  • Pair of Running Shoes, Mid-Range Price$62.43

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult$25.19
  • Private Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly for 1 Child$102.18
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child2,324.94
  • Pair of Jeans in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$51.03
  • Pair of Leather Business Shoes$52.49

Other

  • Cappuccino$1.15
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.63
  • Pack of Cigarettes$2.01
  • Average Monthly Net Salary, After Tax$312.33
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages for 20 Years Fixed-Rate, Yearly, Fixed-Rate9.2 %
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$31.57
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