Cost of living in Ibague, Colombia vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Ibague (Colombia) is 69% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$9,790 (AU$3.46) | AU$17 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$12,474 (AU$4.41) | AU$11 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,321 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.99 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (AU$0.88) | AU$1.27 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,977 (AU$1.76) | AU$4.99 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,298 (AU$0.81) | AU$4.99 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,055 (AU$2.14) | AU$10 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,556 (AU$1.97) | AU$4.35 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,582 (AU$0.56) | AU$3.46 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,752 (AU$0.97) | AU$4.73 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,844 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,060 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.13 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,786 (AU$0.63) | AU$1.79 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Ibague (Colombia) is 76% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,415,860 (AU$501) | AU$2,461 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$753,597 (AU$267) | AU$1,879 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$198,149 (AU$70) | AU$140 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$867,789 (AU$307) | AU$1,843 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$543,633 (AU$192) | AU$1,301 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$126,939 (AU$45) | AU$92 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$66,236 (AU$23) | AU$52 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$965,782 (AU$342) | AU$573 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$238,019 (AU$84) | AU$177 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,891 (AU$3.50) | AU$12 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,960 (AU$4.94) | AU$28 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Ibague (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,910 (AU$58) | AU$100 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$79,460 (AU$28) | AU$60 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$201,027 (AU$71) | AU$157 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$132,462 (AU$47) | AU$117 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Ibague (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$51,450,400 (AU$18,198) | AU$25,963 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,741 (AU$0.97) | AU$1.45 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$105,175 (AU$37) | AU$100 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$34,853 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Ibague (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,496 (AU$4.07) | AU$12 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,080 (AU$4.98) | AU$16 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,084 (AU$28) | AU$71 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,406 (AU$5.10) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$5,709 (AU$2.02) | AU$4.60 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,515 (AU$3.72) | AU$5.36 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,561 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.19 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,461 (AU$1.22) | AU$3.88 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,818 (AU$3.47) | AU$25 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in Ibague (Colombia) is 74% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,174 (AU$11) | AU$52 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,610 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (AU$36) | AU$162 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$83,182 (AU$29) | AU$108 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,125 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,715 (AU$2.38) | AU$4.46 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,135 (AU$1.11) | AU$7 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,162,570 (AU$411) | AU$594 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$323 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.83 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$71,019 (AU$25) | AU$53 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,261 (AU$1.86) | AU$27 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ibague (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,700 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$2,217 (COL$6,266,795) in Ibague.
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