Bucaramanga ranks 2nd of 8 priced cities in Colombia on cost — $783 a month in essentials, 11% above Cali, the cheapest. The average net salary of $570 covers that 0.7×. 100.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 15.2 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 22°C, May 23°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $341 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $448 |
| Groceries | $128 |
| Dining out | $116 |
| Utilities | $148 |
| Local transport | $50 |
| Essentials / mo | $783 |
| Avg net salary | $570 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $580 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $847 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bucaramanga, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.65 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $31.02 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.31 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.13 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.67 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.48 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.09 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.78 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.42 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.36 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.63 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.71 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.10 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.13 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.26 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.84 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.51 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.38 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.97 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.01 |
| Monthly transit pass | $49.63 |
| Taxi start | $2.30 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.02 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.30 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $121.07 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.40 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $12.81 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $33.60 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.89 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bucaramanga has 100.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the highest of the 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5 — about even.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.9°C | 24.9°C | 84% | 62% | 225 mm |
| Feb | 22.5°C | 25.7°C | 82% | 65% | 175 mm |
| Mar | 22.5°C | 25.9°C | 85% | 80% | 404 mm |
| Apr | 22.5°C | 26.1°C | 86% | 91% | 508 mm |
| May | 22.7°C | 26.3°C | 86% | 95% | 823 mm |
| Jun | 22.3°C | 25.7°C | 85% | 95% | 951 mm |
| Jul | 22.3°C | 25.6°C | 85% | 93% | 998 mm |
| Aug | 22.4°C | 25.7°C | 84% | 90% | 734 mm |
| Sep | 22.4°C | 25.7°C | 84% | 92% | 564 mm |
| Oct | 22.1°C | 25.4°C | 87% | 92% | 736 mm |
| Nov | 22.1°C | 25.4°C | 87% | 90% | 641 mm |
| Dec | 22°C | 25.2°C | 86% | 73% | 431 mm |
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