- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Pasto
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pasto, Colombia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pasto (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,111 (元14) | 元43 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$8,000 (元18) | 元26 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$4,611 (元10) | 元10 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,703 (元3.85) | 元18 | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,225 (元7) | 元10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,256 (元7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$4,535 (元10) | 元83 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,456 (元12) | 元6 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,080 (元7) | 元5.66 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,031 (元4.59) | 元4.20 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,214 (元68) | 元80 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,509 (元8) | 元8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,848 (元4.18) | 元6 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Pasto (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,265,910 (元2,863) | 元3,286 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,060,450 (元2,398) | 元2,010 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$478,125 (元1,081) | 元483 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$683,849 (元1,547) | 元2,512 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$431,686 (元976) | 元1,454 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$140,000 (元317) | 元100 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$176,200 (元398) | 元65 | + 510% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$850,000 (元1,922) | 元10,000 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$250,000 (元565) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$9,333 (元21) | 元38 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,000 (元34) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Pasto (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,898 (元441) | 元509 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$125,000 (元283) | 元100 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$237,500 (元537) | 元680 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$118,000 (元267) | 元1,500 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Pasto (Colombia) is 2% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,500,000 (元118,727) | 元175,811 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,475 (元5.60) | 元7 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$89,809 (元203) | 元117 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,655 (元47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Pasto (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,500 (元26) | 元15 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$51,667 (元117) | 元100 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$7,500 (元17) | 元15 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,000 (元18) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,430 (元26) | 元28 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,240 (元14) | 元7 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,939 (元9) | 元7 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$8,177 (元18) | 元40 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Pasto (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,693 (元63) | 元100 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$16,766 (元38) | 元112 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$17,000 (元38) | 元120 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$80,000 (元181) | 元195 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,250 (元30) | 元50 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,364 (元10) | 元38 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,700 (元8) | 元15 | - 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$175 (元0.40) | 元1.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$73,318 (元166) | 元168 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,000 (元7) | 元40 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pasto (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,800
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元9,117
(COL$4,031,655)
in Pasto.
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