Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$25,874 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$19,402 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,728 (AU$2.71) | AU$6 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,857 (AU$1.00) | AU$1.47 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,194 (AU$2.17) | AU$5.82 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,870 (AU$1.01) | AU$5.02 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,093 (AU$3.19) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,948 (AU$2.08) | AU$4.61 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,467 (AU$0.86) | AU$3.15 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,009 (AU$1.05) | AU$5.61 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,087 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,446 (AU$1.56) | AU$2.89 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,193 (AU$0.77) | AU$2.65 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 73% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,603,490 (AU$912) | AU$3,200 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,261,120 (AU$442) | AU$2,248 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$239,208 (AU$84) | AU$216 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,381,980 (AU$484) | AU$2,040 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$786,647 (AU$276) | AU$1,534 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,307 (AU$55) | AU$174 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,715 (AU$23) | AU$58 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,240,160 (AU$435) | AU$540 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$345,029 (AU$121) | AU$199 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,136 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,605 (AU$4.07) | AU$33 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$182,819 (AU$64) | AU$102 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,082 (AU$38) | AU$67 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$262,295 (AU$92) | AU$137 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$216,714 (AU$76) | AU$146 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,514,600 (AU$22,253) | AU$28,860 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,840 (AU$0.99) | AU$1.44 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,395 (AU$46) | AU$165 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,546 (AU$5.45) | AU$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,305 (AU$5.01) | AU$15 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$85,060 (AU$30) | AU$78 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,565 (AU$5.45) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,261 (AU$4.30) | AU$4.55 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,088 (AU$5.64) | AU$6 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,942 (AU$2.08) | AU$3.01 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,891 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.81 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,025 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,295 (AU$12) | AU$57 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,396 (AU$9) | AU$37 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$85,562 (AU$30) | AU$251 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,765 (AU$33) | AU$93 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,025 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,927 (AU$2.78) | AU$4.55 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,619 (AU$1.27) | AU$9 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,004,580 (AU$702) | AU$688 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.49 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$120,925 (AU$42) | AU$71 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,816 (AU$2.74) | AU$40 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Australia
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