- Cost of Living
- Colombia
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- Pasto
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pasto, Colombia vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Pasto (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,346 (16元) | 32元 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$11,195 (24元) | 27元 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,272 (11元) | 9元 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,777 (3.84元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,224 (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,183 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$4,566 (10元) | 58元 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,199 (9元) | 7元 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,195 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,316 (5.00元) | 5.45元 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,756 (64元) | 66元 | - 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,462 (7元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,614 (3.49元) | 7元 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Pasto (Colombia) is 2% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,154,460 (2,494元) | 3,446元 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,048,900 (2,266元) | 2,068元 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$470,000 (1,015元) | 715元 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$849,565 (1,835元) | 2,326元 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$732,558 (1,583元) | 1,548元 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$122,248 (264元) | 285元 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$111,460 (241元) | 78元 | + 207% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,000,000 (2,160元) | 8,000元 | - 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$262,609 (567元) | 2,000元 | - 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,849 (23元) | 44元 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,000 (32元) | 50元 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Pasto (Colombia) is 15% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,592 (366元) | 467元 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$132,075 (285元) | 280元 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$221,907 (479元) | 553元 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$118,000 (255元) | 950元 | - 73% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Pasto (Colombia) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,500,000 (113,416元) | 155,000元 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,122 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$89,500 (193元) | 134元 | + 44% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$36,052 (78元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Pasto (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,499 (27元) | 15元 | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$65,000 (140元) | 100元 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$7,500 (16元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,956 (19元) | 44元 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,919 (26元) | 28元 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,107 (15元) | 7元 | + 134% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,925 (8元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,713 (23元) | 40元 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Pasto (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,958 (95元) | 100元 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,000 (37元) | 106元 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$17,000 (37元) | 120元 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$80,000 (173元) | 195元 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$12,844 (28元) | 50元 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,562 (10元) | 38元 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,700 (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$214 (0.46元) | 1.00元 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$50,000 (108元) | 216元 | - 50% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,479 (8元) | 40元 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pasto (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
9,000元
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 7,777元
(COL$3,599,754)
in Pasto.
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