- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Syria
- Villavicencio
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Villavicencio, Colombia compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 45% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,083 (1,524 £) | 3,000 £ | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$14,265 (2,690 £) | 1,290 £ | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,383 (1,204 £) | 750 £ | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,139 (403 £) | 230 £ | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,759 (709 £) | 580 £ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$1,275 (240 £) | 175 £ | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,375 (1,014 £) | 469 £ | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,500 (849 £) | 244 £ | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,600 (302 £) | 133 £ | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,271 (428 £) | 400 £ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$28,333 (5,343 £) | 2,500 £ | + 114% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$4,496 (848 £) | 370 £ | + 129% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,583 (299 £) | 69 £ | + 332% | |
Housing | + 266% | |||
Housing in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 266% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,866,670 (352,033 £) | 66,663 £ | + 428% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,050,000 (198,018 £) | 34,410 £ | + 475% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,000 (56,577 £) | 11,228 £ | + 404% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,053,980 (198,769 £) | 30,000 £ | + 563% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$775,000 (146,156 £) | 16,517 £ | + 785% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$223,333 (42,118 £) | 6,032 £ | + 598% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$67,979 (12,820 £) | 6,657 £ | + 93% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,269,330 (239,382 £) | 157,474 £ | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$143,333 (27,031 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$12,000 (2,263 £) | 1,200 £ | + 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,771 (900 £) | 234 £ | + 285% | |
Clothes | + 265% | |||
Clothes in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 265% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$132,800 (25,045 £) | 4,941 £ | + 407% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$146,000 (27,534 £) | 7,968 £ | + 246% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$223,186 (42,090 £) | 10,675 £ | + 294% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$155,000 (29,231 £) | 9,048 £ | + 223% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 81% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$74,446,400 (14,039,773 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,236 (422 £) | 155 £ | + 173% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$85,000 (16,030 £) | 2,087 £ | + 668% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$41,112 (7,753 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 283% | |||
Personal Care in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 283% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$42,667 (8,046 £) | 318 £ | + 2430% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$6,667 (1,257 £) | 1,074 £ | + 17% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$60,000 (11,315 £) | 1,030 £ | + 999% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$11,000 (2,074 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,500 (1,603 £) | 625 £ | + 156% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$9,333 (1,760 £) | 702 £ | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,375 (825 £) | 300 £ | + 175% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,625 (872 £) | 350 £ | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,223 (2,305 £) | 434 £ | + 431% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 78% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,667 (6,538 £) | 3,000 £ | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,220 (3,248 £) | 1,000 £ | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$81,349 (15,342 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$123,333 (23,259 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,250 (2,499 £) | 400 £ | + 525% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,362 (823 £) | 244 £ | + 237% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,125 (778 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$900,000 (169,730 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$700 (132 £) | 7 £ | + 1786% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,333 (21,373 £) | 3,000 £ | + 612% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,750 (896 £) | 550 £ | + 63% | |
TOTAL | + 113% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 113% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 432,322 £
(COL$2,292,404)
in Villavicencio
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
203,000 £
in Aleppo.
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