- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,622 (€3.55) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,972 (€4.50) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,768 (€2.19) | €4.95 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,452 (€0.69) | €1.15 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,922 (€1.39) | €4.23 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,756 (€0.78) | €2.62 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,235 (€2.04) | €7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,895 (€1.38) | €2.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,157 (€0.61) | €1.45 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,830 (€0.80) | €0.98 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,843 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,641 (€1.02) | €1.97 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,201 (€0.62) | €1.58 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,570,440 (€724) | €1,374 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,432,120 (€403) | €968 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$314,443 (€89) | €158 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,655,350 (€466) | €840 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$960,072 (€270) | €602 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$215,041 (€61) | €99 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,539 (€22) | €18 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,283,440 (€361) | €334 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,841 (€83) | €98 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,481 (€4.92) | €8 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,753 (€4.15) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$163,899 (€46) | €89 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,821 (€35) | €38 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,746 (€73) | €88 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,100 (€62) | €115 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,981,400 (€16,041) | €22,746 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,419 (€0.68) | €1.23 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,354 (€33) | €47 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,904 (€5.60) | €14 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,777 (€5.57) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,504 (€28) | €102 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,715 (€5.83) | €5.94 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,052 (€3.67) | €2.63 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,543 (€4.38) | €2.64 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,815 (€1.64) | €1.45 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,430 (€1.25) | €2.16 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,681 (€4.70) | €19 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,667 (€14) | €33 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,553 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,732 (€42) | €90 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,249 (€28) | €56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,328 (€5.16) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,068 (€1.71) | €3.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,845 (€1.65) | €3.59 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,520 (€487) | €469 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$274 (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$104,934 (€30) | €49 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,482 (€1.54) | €5.34 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Austria
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