Cost of living in Villavicencio, Colombia vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,715 (AU$6) | AU$18 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$14,191 (AU$5.06) | AU$12 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,955 (AU$2.12) | AU$5.27 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,579 (AU$0.92) | AU$1.46 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,651 (AU$1.66) | AU$5.06 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,276 (AU$0.81) | AU$4.83 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,354 (AU$2.27) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,043 (AU$1.44) | AU$4.57 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,609 (AU$0.57) | AU$3.20 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,666 (AU$0.95) | AU$5.70 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,606 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,087 (AU$1.46) | AU$2.82 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,398 (AU$0.86) | AU$2.67 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 77% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,646,460 (AU$587) | AU$2,894 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$657,240 (AU$234) | AU$2,147 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$209,503 (AU$75) | AU$238 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$885,775 (AU$316) | AU$1,809 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$574,638 (AU$205) | AU$1,422 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$107,185 (AU$38) | AU$159 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$64,859 (AU$23) | AU$46 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,263,750 (AU$451) | AU$354 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$210,321 (AU$75) | AU$212 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,126 (AU$5.39) | AU$12 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,611 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$144,213 (AU$51) | AU$101 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$118,838 (AU$42) | AU$59 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$235,407 (AU$84) | AU$129 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$159,545 (AU$57) | AU$131 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,333,200 (AU$22,226) | AU$27,303 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,673 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.38 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$91,859 (AU$33) | AU$160 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$38,926 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,344 (AU$5.83) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$10,965 (AU$3.91) | AU$24 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$64,408 (AU$23) | AU$72 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$11,270 (AU$4.02) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$7,236 (AU$2.58) | AU$4.47 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,256 (AU$4.37) | AU$5.32 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,080 (AU$1.81) | AU$2.55 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,161 (AU$1.48) | AU$3.01 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,176 (AU$5.77) | AU$36 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,084 (AU$11) | AU$51 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,359 (AU$7) | AU$39 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,224 (AU$35) | AU$226 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$107,674 (AU$38) | AU$78 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$14,280 (AU$5.09) | AU$16 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,542 (AU$1.62) | AU$4.40 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,499 (AU$1.25) | AU$10 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,027,430 (AU$366) | AU$634 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$151 (AU$0.05) | AU$0.25 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$105,834 (AU$38) | AU$72 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,347 (AU$2.26) | AU$33 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,070 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Villavicencio (Colombia) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,600 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,736 (COL$7,674,306) in Villavicencio.
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