- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,607 (AU$5.57) | AU$17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,074 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,778 (AU$3.44) | AU$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,462 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.29 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,980 (AU$2.20) | AU$5.74 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,772 (AU$1.22) | AU$4.97 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,334 (AU$3.24) | AU$9 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,843 (AU$2.14) | AU$4.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,143 (AU$0.95) | AU$3.34 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,837 (AU$1.25) | AU$5.23 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,178 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,634 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.20 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,221 (AU$0.98) | AU$2.18 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,596,240 (AU$1,147) | AU$2,674 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,429,670 (AU$632) | AU$2,067 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$319,100 (AU$141) | AU$267 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,695,740 (AU$749) | AU$2,031 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$976,296 (AU$431) | AU$1,442 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$221,142 (AU$98) | AU$200 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$77,717 (AU$34) | AU$60 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,283,440 (AU$567) | AU$559 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,594 (AU$133) | AU$185 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,047 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,753 (AU$7) | AU$29 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,388 (AU$73) | AU$103 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,821 (AU$55) | AU$71 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,746 (AU$115) | AU$143 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,100 (AU$98) | AU$149 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,981,400 (AU$25,174) | AU$26,891 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,420 (AU$1.07) | AU$1.47 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,354 (AU$51) | AU$140 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,904 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,777 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,504 (AU$44) | AU$71 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,715 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,052 (AU$5.77) | AU$5.18 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,543 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,815 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.24 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,430 (AU$1.96) | AU$3.86 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,681 (AU$7) | AU$29 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,667 (AU$22) | AU$54 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,247 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,732 (AU$67) | AU$202 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,249 (AU$44) | AU$102 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,328 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,068 (AU$2.68) | AU$4.61 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,750 (AU$2.54) | AU$9 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,520 (AU$764) | AU$583 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$274 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.60 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,566 (AU$47) | AU$74 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,482 (AU$2.42) | AU$31 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00044
AUD
/
COP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,785 prices entered by 2,645 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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