- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Pasto
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pasto, Colombia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pasto (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$6,961 (16元) | 32元 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$10,833 (24元) | 26元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,270 (12元) | 9元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,732 (3.88元) | 14元 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$3,224 (7元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,183 (7元) | 7元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$4,748 (11元) | 58元 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,709 (11元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,490 (8元) | 7元 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,362 (5.30元) | 5.01元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$29,756 (67元) | 60元 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,573 (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,800 (4.04元) | 7元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Pasto (Colombia) is 1% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,154,460 (2,590元) | 3,567元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,048,900 (2,353元) | 2,125元 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$478,125 (1,073元) | 833元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$879,861 (1,974元) | 2,333元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$562,564 (1,262元) | 1,533元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$140,000 (314元) | 300元 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$110,479 (248元) | 78元 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,000,000 (2,243元) | 8,000元 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$262,609 (589元) | 2,000元 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,053 (45元) | 44元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,000 (34元) | 50元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Pasto (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,651 (405元) | 467元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$116,667 (262元) | 250元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$235,304 (528元) | 553元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$132,500 (297元) | 950元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Pasto (Colombia) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$52,500,000 (117,765元) | 155,000元 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,617 (5.87元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$89,500 (201元) | 138元 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$35,972 (81元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Pasto (Colombia) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,500 (26元) | 15元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$65,000 (146元) | 100元 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$7,500 (17元) | 15元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,750 (22元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$11,430 (26元) | 28元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,240 (14元) | 7元 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,939 (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$10,750 (24元) | 40元 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Pasto (Colombia) is 30% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,000 (101元) | 100元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$17,833 (40元) | 112元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$17,000 (38元) | 120元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$80,000 (179元) | 195元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$13,250 (30元) | 50元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,500 (10元) | 38元 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,700 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$175 (0.39元) | 1.00元 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$73,318 (164元) | 168元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,000 (7元) | 40元 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pasto (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
12,000元
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 10,913元
(COL$4,865,164)
in Pasto.
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