At a glance
 CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Nomad score | 5.4 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,099 / mo | $2,123 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 25°C | 28° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 50 Good | 54 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.9°C | 25°C |
| Average low | 25.7°C | 18.8°C |
| Precipitation | 72 mm / mo | 335 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 327 h / mo | 298 h / mo |
| Humidity | 74% | 84% |
| Rain days | 11.1 / mo | 26.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 25.2 km/h | 8.4 km/h |
CO
Taganga · average high by month
J 31
F 31
M 31
A 31
M 31
J 30
J 32
A 31
S 31
O 30
N 31
D 31
CO
Bucaramanga · average high by month
J 25
F 25
M 25
A 25
M 25
J 25
J 25
A 25
S 26
O 25
N 25
D 25
Air quality
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 50 | 54 |
| PM2.5 | 5.2 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.2 µg/m³ | 8.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 47 µg/m³ | 57 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Startup Scene | 2.7 | 4.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| Green Spaces | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Weather | 6.5 | 8.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Cost of Living | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Currency Stability | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 8.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.6 | 6.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Nightlife | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 8.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 3.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.9 | 5.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.9 | 6.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Internet Speed | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.3 | 8.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.1 | 7.1 |
| Food Scene | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.3 | 5.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.6 | 6.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Political Stability | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Cleanliness | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Family Friendly | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Language Barrier | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.3 | 7.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.4 | 6.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 5.7 | 6.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Cycling | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Public Transit | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.6 | 7.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| Walkability | 6.3 | 6.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.9 | 4.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.7 | 4.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.9 | 4.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $22 per pair | $53 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $17 per dress | $38 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $50 per pair | $103 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $56 per month | $68 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.20 per ticket | $4.87 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $0.98 per cup | $1.76 per cup |
| Beer | $1.12 per pint | $1.35 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.36 per meal | $4.87 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $22 per meal | $38 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.05 per meal | $8.65 per meal |
| Apples | $1.12 per kg | $3.38 per kg |
| Bread | $0.84 per loaf | $1.62 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.56 per bottle | $1.03 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.98 per liter | $1.30 per liter |
| Rice | $0.84 per kg | $1.14 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.20 per kg | $5.68 per kg |
| Beef | $6.17 per kg | $9.19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $140 per month | $162 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $34 per month | $26 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $14 per visit | $35 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.20 per purchase | $6.76 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $252 per month | $230 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $154 per month | $392 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $505 per month | $1,028 per month |
| Coworking Space | $98 per month | $149 per month |
| Coliving Space | $336 per month | $595 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $17 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $14 per month | $32 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $4.20 per visit | $8.11 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.80 per kg | $2.30 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $8.41 per month | $12 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $22 per month | $26 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.61 one-time | $4.06 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $20 per month | $30 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $7.01 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $22 per month | $43 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.40 per trip | $1.76 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.70 per km | $0.49 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $34 per month | $32 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.36 per trip | $3.79 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.66 per liter | $4.46 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $6.76 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CO
Taganga
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CO
Bucaramanga
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $42 per month | $49 per month |