Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,340 (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$27,770 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,466 (AU$4.02) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,761 (AU$1.67) | AU$2.01 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,971 (AU$3.50) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,571 (AU$1.60) | AU$5.89 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,571 (AU$4.76) | AU$9 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,718 (AU$3.41) | AU$5.20 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,333 (AU$1.52) | AU$3.82 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,817 (AU$1.34) | AU$7 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,295 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,039 (AU$2.47) | AU$3.96 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,677 (AU$1.29) | AU$3.11 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,524,880 (AU$1,236) | AU$4,172 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,991,640 (AU$699) | AU$2,862 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$341,969 (AU$120) | AU$246 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,999,190 (AU$701) | AU$2,656 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,113,670 (AU$391) | AU$2,044 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,732 (AU$82) | AU$198 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,328 (AU$25) | AU$71 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,332,330 (AU$467) | AU$649 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$413,606 (AU$145) | AU$266 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,933 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,547 (AU$5.45) | AU$42 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$225,861 (AU$79) | AU$124 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$134,437 (AU$47) | AU$93 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$356,476 (AU$125) | AU$167 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,124 (AU$106) | AU$185 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,272,700 (AU$26,404) | AU$39,588 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,122 (AU$1.45) | AU$1.97 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$150,227 (AU$53) | AU$166 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$22,381 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$24,951 (AU$9) | AU$23 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$122,905 (AU$43) | AU$86 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$25,586 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,907 (AU$5.58) | AU$5.40 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,016 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,478 (AU$2.97) | AU$4.39 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,406 (AU$2.25) | AU$4.31 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$31,000 (AU$11) | AU$38 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 72% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,452 (AU$20) | AU$74 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,251 (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$153,174 (AU$54) | AU$297 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$134,621 (AU$47) | AU$129 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$35,004 (AU$12) | AU$22 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,689 (AU$3.75) | AU$5.25 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,924 (AU$2.08) | AU$12 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,459,400 (AU$863) | AU$958 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$259 (AU$0.09) | AU$0.86 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$135,071 (AU$47) | AU$89 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$12,938 (AU$4.54) | AU$45 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,858 prices entered by 963 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Australia
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