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$30,576 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$22,517 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,387 (AU$2.90) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,812 (AU$1.18) | AU$1.72 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,055 (AU$2.49) | AU$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,159 (AU$1.28) | AU$7 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,632 (AU$3.28) | AU$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,097 (AU$2.19) | AU$4.46 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,569 (AU$1.10) | AU$3.22 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,719 (AU$1.15) | AU$5.84 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,008 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,206 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.64 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,869 (AU$0.89) | AU$2.81 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,768,180 (AU$854) | AU$2,993 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,489,380 (AU$460) | AU$2,138 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$256,822 (AU$79) | AU$264 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,707,760 (AU$527) | AU$2,001 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,010,880 (AU$312) | AU$1,548 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$175,165 (AU$54) | AU$170 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,614 (AU$21) | AU$74 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,434,750 (AU$443) | AU$542 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$405,374 (AU$125) | AU$325 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,161 (AU$5.60) | AU$13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,911 (AU$3.98) | AU$35 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$186,324 (AU$57) | AU$106 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$121,924 (AU$38) | AU$73 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$315,152 (AU$97) | AU$152 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$213,510 (AU$66) | AU$165 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,189,700 (AU$19,190) | AU$32,993 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,079 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.99 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$135,469 (AU$42) | AU$171 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,144 (AU$5.91) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,496 (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$89,504 (AU$28) | AU$75 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,770 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,563 (AU$3.88) | AU$5.12 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,294 (AU$5.03) | AU$5.83 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,342 (AU$2.27) | AU$3.48 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,795 (AU$1.79) | AU$3.63 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,638 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,742 (AU$12) | AU$63 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$27,968 (AU$9) | AU$39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$101,210 (AU$31) | AU$209 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$108,083 (AU$33) | AU$106 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$27,975 (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,525 (AU$2.94) | AU$5.04 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,557 (AU$1.41) | AU$10 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,324,030 (AU$717) | AU$679 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$198 (AU$0.06) | AU$0.34 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$118,472 (AU$37) | AU$72 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,397 (AU$2.59) | AU$42 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in Australia
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