Cost of living in Ibague, Colombia vs Hong Kong
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| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ibague (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,790 (HK$21) | HK$78 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$12,474 (HK$26) | HK$38 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,321 (HK$13) | HK$46 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (HK$5.28) | HK$24 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,977 (HK$11) | HK$30 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,298 (HK$4.88) | HK$24 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,055 (HK$13) | HK$94 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,556 (HK$12) | HK$27 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,582 (HK$3.36) | HK$18 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,752 (HK$5.84) | HK$19 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,844 (HK$55) | HK$224 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,060 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,786 (HK$3.79) | HK$20 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Ibague (Colombia) is 88% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,415,860 (HK$3,007) | HK$42,571 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$753,597 (HK$1,601) | HK$31,134 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$198,149 (HK$421) | HK$1,823 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$867,789 (HK$1,843) | HK$23,448 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$543,633 (HK$1,155) | HK$15,124 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$126,939 (HK$270) | HK$1,047 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$66,236 (HK$141) | HK$144 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$965,782 (HK$2,051) | HK$5,368 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$238,019 (HK$506) | HK$1,238 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,891 (HK$21) | HK$70 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,960 (HK$30) | HK$93 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Ibague (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,910 (HK$346) | HK$789 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$79,460 (HK$169) | HK$317 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$201,027 (HK$427) | HK$733 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$132,462 (HK$281) | HK$1,355 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Ibague (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$51,450,400 (HK$109,278) | HK$241,909 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,741 (HK$5.82) | HK$17 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$105,175 (HK$223) | HK$619 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$34,853 (HK$74) | HK$74 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Ibague (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,496 (HK$24) | HK$56 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,080 (HK$30) | HK$128 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,084 (HK$166) | HK$441 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,406 (HK$31) | HK$66 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$5,709 (HK$12) | HK$44 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,515 (HK$22) | HK$51 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,561 (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,461 (HK$7) | HK$21 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,818 (HK$21) | HK$262 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Ibague (Colombia) is 75% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,174 (HK$66) | HK$384 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,610 (HK$40) | HK$198 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (HK$217) | HK$1,020 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$83,182 (HK$177) | HK$956 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,125 (HK$43) | HK$103 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,715 (HK$14) | HK$46 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,135 (HK$7) | HK$70 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,162,570 (HK$2,469) | HK$3,572 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$323 (HK$0.69) | HK$1.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$71,019 (HK$151) | HK$876 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,261 (HK$11) | HK$62 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ibague (Colombia) is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$122,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$29,080 (COL$13,691,331) in Ibague.
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