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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,226 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,336 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,342 (AU$3.08) | AU$5.97 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,711 (AU$1.14) | AU$1.25 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,387 (AU$2.26) | AU$5.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,705 (AU$1.13) | AU$5.06 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,629 (AU$3.20) | AU$9 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,029 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.36 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,179 (AU$0.91) | AU$3.34 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,822 (AU$1.18) | AU$5.78 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,476 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,919 (AU$1.64) | AU$2.98 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,204 (AU$0.92) | AU$2.72 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,574,930 (AU$1,080) | AU$2,594 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,265,440 (AU$531) | AU$2,086 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$248,025 (AU$104) | AU$189 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,613,780 (AU$677) | AU$2,011 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$858,441 (AU$360) | AU$1,410 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$170,393 (AU$71) | AU$162 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$77,793 (AU$33) | AU$58 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,211,640 (AU$508) | AU$551 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$312,722 (AU$131) | AU$209 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,618 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$19,356 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$158,260 (AU$66) | AU$101 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$99,665 (AU$42) | AU$74 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$241,548 (AU$101) | AU$150 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$205,117 (AU$86) | AU$158 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,089,900 (AU$24,775) | AU$26,534 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,025 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.46 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$119,295 (AU$50) | AU$149 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,804 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,313 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,819 (AU$34) | AU$68 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$19,495 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,835 (AU$5.38) | AU$5.02 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,789 (AU$6) | AU$5.82 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,050 (AU$2.54) | AU$2.95 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,097 (AU$1.72) | AU$3.74 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,133 (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,117 (AU$17) | AU$54 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,140 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$118,063 (AU$50) | AU$206 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,332 (AU$42) | AU$103 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,109 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,891 (AU$2.89) | AU$4.63 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,422 (AU$1.85) | AU$9 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,764,280 (AU$740) | AU$629 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$213 (AU$0.09) | AU$0.52 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$116,497 (AU$49) | AU$71 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,506 (AU$2.73) | AU$34 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,101 prices entered by 2,109 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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