Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$21,551 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,120 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,206 (AU$2.77) | AU$5.86 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,737 (AU$1.05) | AU$1.38 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,418 (AU$2.08) | AU$5.52 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,703 (AU$1.04) | AU$5.01 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,738 (AU$2.97) | AU$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,300 (AU$2.03) | AU$4.45 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,149 (AU$0.83) | AU$3.31 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,976 (AU$1.14) | AU$5.39 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,190 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,200 (AU$1.61) | AU$2.93 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,123 (AU$0.81) | AU$2.10 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,547,700 (AU$978) | AU$2,623 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,216,990 (AU$467) | AU$1,901 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$232,633 (AU$89) | AU$293 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,505,910 (AU$578) | AU$1,945 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$845,521 (AU$325) | AU$1,465 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$165,149 (AU$63) | AU$176 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,945 (AU$28) | AU$60 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,204,020 (AU$462) | AU$488 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$351,322 (AU$135) | AU$246 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,095 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,144 (AU$3.89) | AU$31 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$160,317 (AU$62) | AU$108 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,643 (AU$40) | AU$73 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$252,735 (AU$97) | AU$148 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$212,955 (AU$82) | AU$140 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,481,400 (AU$23,218) | AU$27,640 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,477 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.42 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$128,184 (AU$49) | AU$148 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,676 (AU$5.63) | AU$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,776 (AU$6) | AU$18 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,245 (AU$31) | AU$72 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,135 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,566 (AU$4.82) | AU$4.59 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,084 (AU$5.79) | AU$5.99 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,472 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.63 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,886 (AU$1.88) | AU$3.34 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,514 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,794 (AU$13) | AU$57 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,385 (AU$9) | AU$35 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$92,961 (AU$36) | AU$208 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,165 (AU$36) | AU$93 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,992 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,174 (AU$2.75) | AU$4.62 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,588 (AU$1.38) | AU$9 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,806,440 (AU$693) | AU$644 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$198 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.56 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$118,631 (AU$46) | AU$67 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,051 (AU$3.09) | AU$35 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,673 prices entered by 1,457 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Australia
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