- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,137 (AU$5.25) | AU$17 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,415 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,140 (AU$3.09) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,514 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.31 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,883 (AU$2.11) | AU$5.77 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,715 (AU$1.17) | AU$5.07 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,033 (AU$3.04) | AU$9 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,179 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.23 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (AU$0.95) | AU$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,754 (AU$1.19) | AU$5.31 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,752 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,621 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.29 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,198 (AU$0.95) | AU$2.29 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,565,520 (AU$1,109) | AU$2,653 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,425,800 (AU$616) | AU$2,068 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$316,350 (AU$137) | AU$303 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,612,190 (AU$697) | AU$2,036 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$933,706 (AU$404) | AU$1,451 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$227,143 (AU$98) | AU$264 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$73,117 (AU$32) | AU$60 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,308,470 (AU$565) | AU$584 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,619 (AU$128) | AU$189 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,476 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,682 (AU$4.62) | AU$30 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$167,637 (AU$72) | AU$106 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$118,674 (AU$51) | AU$74 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$253,156 (AU$109) | AU$146 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,756 (AU$96) | AU$154 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,598,000 (AU$25,323) | AU$26,836 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,421 (AU$1.05) | AU$1.46 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,432 (AU$49) | AU$138 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,464 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$96,765 (AU$42) | AU$71 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,405 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,897 (AU$5.57) | AU$5.18 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,277 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,193 (AU$2.68) | AU$3.25 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,965 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.81 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,419 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,692 (AU$21) | AU$55 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,609 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$139,903 (AU$60) | AU$205 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,538 (AU$43) | AU$105 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,653 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,885 (AU$2.54) | AU$4.63 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,056 (AU$2.62) | AU$9 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,635,990 (AU$707) | AU$602 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.57 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,257 (AU$45) | AU$77 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,214 (AU$2.25) | AU$31 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00043
AUD
/
COP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,438 prices entered by 2,847 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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