Cost of living in Ibague, Colombia vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ibague (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,790 (AU$3.48) | AU$18 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$12,474 (AU$4.44) | AU$12 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,321 (AU$2.25) | AU$5.27 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (AU$0.88) | AU$1.48 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,977 (AU$1.77) | AU$5.06 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,298 (AU$0.82) | AU$4.83 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,055 (AU$2.15) | AU$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,556 (AU$1.98) | AU$4.57 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,582 (AU$0.56) | AU$3.19 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,752 (AU$0.98) | AU$5.70 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,844 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,060 (AU$1.44) | AU$2.80 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,786 (AU$0.64) | AU$2.67 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Ibague (Colombia) is 78% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,415,860 (AU$504) | AU$2,894 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$753,597 (AU$268) | AU$2,147 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$198,149 (AU$71) | AU$238 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$867,789 (AU$309) | AU$1,809 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$543,633 (AU$193) | AU$1,422 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$126,939 (AU$45) | AU$159 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$66,236 (AU$24) | AU$46 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$965,782 (AU$344) | AU$354 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$238,019 (AU$85) | AU$212 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,891 (AU$3.52) | AU$12 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,960 (AU$4.97) | AU$28 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Ibague (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,910 (AU$58) | AU$101 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$79,460 (AU$28) | AU$59 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$201,027 (AU$72) | AU$129 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$132,462 (AU$47) | AU$131 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Ibague (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$51,450,400 (AU$18,309) | AU$27,303 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,741 (AU$0.98) | AU$1.38 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$105,175 (AU$37) | AU$160 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$34,853 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Ibague (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,496 (AU$4.09) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,080 (AU$5.01) | AU$24 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,084 (AU$28) | AU$72 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,406 (AU$5.13) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$5,709 (AU$2.03) | AU$4.31 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,515 (AU$3.74) | AU$5.32 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,561 (AU$1.62) | AU$2.55 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,461 (AU$1.23) | AU$3.01 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,818 (AU$3.49) | AU$36 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Ibague (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,174 (AU$11) | AU$51 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,610 (AU$7) | AU$39 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (AU$36) | AU$226 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$83,182 (AU$30) | AU$78 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,125 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,715 (AU$2.39) | AU$4.40 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,135 (AU$1.12) | AU$10 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,162,570 (AU$414) | AU$634 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$323 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$71,019 (AU$25) | AU$72 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,261 (AU$1.87) | AU$33 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ibague (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,596 (COL$7,294,279) in Ibague.
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