- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Australia
- Comparison
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$12,110 (AU$5.53) | AU$17 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,481 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,891 (AU$3.15) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,511 (AU$1.15) | AU$1.31 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,755 (AU$2.17) | AU$5.81 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,751 (AU$1.26) | AU$5.01 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,089 (AU$3.24) | AU$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,091 (AU$2.32) | AU$4.23 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,189 (AU$1.00) | AU$3.33 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,641 (AU$1.21) | AU$5.23 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,648 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,690 (AU$1.68) | AU$3.28 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,256 (AU$1.03) | AU$2.28 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,574,230 (AU$1,175) | AU$2,758 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,420,590 (AU$648) | AU$2,113 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$312,198 (AU$142) | AU$299 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,587,280 (AU$724) | AU$2,118 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$942,153 (AU$430) | AU$1,493 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,535 (AU$95) | AU$245 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,855 (AU$32) | AU$59 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,318,150 (AU$602) | AU$674 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,917 (AU$136) | AU$211 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,554 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,905 (AU$5.89) | AU$30 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,127 (AU$79) | AU$108 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,772 (AU$60) | AU$75 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$257,504 (AU$118) | AU$148 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,603 (AU$106) | AU$157 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,090,600 (AU$27,425) | AU$26,262 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,361 (AU$1.08) | AU$1.44 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$112,951 (AU$52) | AU$142 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,079 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,457 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$115,867 (AU$53) | AU$70 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,415 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,117 (AU$5.99) | AU$5.28 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,983 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,384 (AU$2.91) | AU$3.48 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,981 (AU$1.82) | AU$3.84 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,358 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,299 (AU$26) | AU$54 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,128 (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,988 (AU$61) | AU$217 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,342 (AU$46) | AU$105 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,066 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,619 (AU$3.02) | AU$9 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,628,890 (AU$743) | AU$602 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.69 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$109,750 (AU$50) | AU$80 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,149 (AU$2.35) | AU$31 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00046
AUD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,184 prices entered by 2,936 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Australia
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