Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,177 (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,648 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,669 (AU$4.13) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,381 (AU$1.70) | AU$1.94 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,428 (AU$3.65) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,063 (AU$1.57) | AU$7 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,352 (AU$4.79) | AU$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,282 (AU$3.21) | AU$5.03 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,699 (AU$1.43) | AU$3.67 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,693 (AU$1.43) | AU$6 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,438 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,179 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.67 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,298 (AU$1.28) | AU$3.04 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,072,560 (AU$1,190) | AU$3,871 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,560,100 (AU$604) | AU$2,594 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$299,740 (AU$116) | AU$216 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,680,570 (AU$651) | AU$2,355 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$957,995 (AU$371) | AU$1,942 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$220,963 (AU$86) | AU$163 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,885 (AU$27) | AU$71 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,454,200 (AU$563) | AU$535 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$439,535 (AU$170) | AU$248 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,873 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$22,176 (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$186,888 (AU$72) | AU$125 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$119,794 (AU$46) | AU$81 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,347 (AU$131) | AU$174 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$253,763 (AU$98) | AU$191 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$71,943,000 (AU$27,872) | AU$35,831 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,063 (AU$1.57) | AU$1.99 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$143,253 (AU$55) | AU$160 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,886 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,435 (AU$11) | AU$24 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,122 (AU$45) | AU$83 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,817 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,173 (AU$5.49) | AU$5.15 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,773 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,054 (AU$3.12) | AU$4.19 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,634 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.66 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,728 (AU$12) | AU$32 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$46,473 (AU$18) | AU$66 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,634 (AU$11) | AU$42 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$111,921 (AU$43) | AU$292 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,256 (AU$43) | AU$120 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,061 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,326 (AU$4.00) | AU$5.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,531 (AU$1.76) | AU$11 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,615,310 (AU$1,013) | AU$883 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (AU$0.09) | AU$0.50 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$117,903 (AU$46) | AU$75 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,496 (AU$3.68) | AU$41 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,166 prices entered by 1,349 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Australia
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