Cost of living in Ibague, Colombia vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Ibague (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,936 (€2.08) | €15 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$11,725 (€2.73) | €8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,321 (€1.47) | €4.80 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,484 (€0.58) | €1.04 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,977 (€1.16) | €3.22 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,298 (€0.54) | €2.46 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,055 (€1.41) | €7 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,556 (€1.29) | €2.51 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,582 (€0.37) | €1.88 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,752 (€0.64) | €1.27 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,844 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,134 (€0.96) | €2.41 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,906 (€0.44) | €1.65 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Ibague (Colombia) is 78% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,276,410 (€297) | €1,740 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$730,730 (€170) | €1,413 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$206,754 (€48) | €167 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$808,113 (€188) | €1,102 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$512,822 (€119) | €770 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$107,406 (€25) | €96 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$66,910 (€16) | €30 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,028,860 (€240) | €545 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$235,841 (€55) | €153 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,891 (€2.30) | €10 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,280 (€3.56) | €14 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Ibague (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$149,799 (€35) | €95 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$81,090 (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$203,276 (€47) | €125 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$134,269 (€31) | €164 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Ibague (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$48,000,000 (€11,181) | €26,204 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,816 (€0.66) | €1.64 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$105,175 (€24) | €89 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$40,435 (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Ibague (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,496 (€2.68) | €5.90 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,080 (€3.28) | €12 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,084 (€18) | €36 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$14,406 (€3.36) | €4.09 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$5,709 (€1.33) | €3.21 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,515 (€2.45) | €3.69 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$4,561 (€1.06) | €1.66 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,461 (€0.81) | €2.38 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$9,818 (€2.29) | €23 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 70% | |||
Entertainment in Ibague (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$31,174 (€7) | €45 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$18,610 (€4.33) | €24 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$102,379 (€24) | €94 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$83,182 (€19) | €73 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,125 (€4.69) | €9 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,715 (€1.56) | €2.98 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,135 (€0.73) | €4.40 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,162,570 (€271) | €499 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$323 (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$71,019 (€17) | €44 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,261 (€1.23) | €7 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ibague (Colombia) is 70% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,600 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,656 (COL$7,108,904) in Ibague.
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