Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,052 (€4.90) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,788 (€4.56) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,012 (€1.90) | €4.71 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,749 (€0.75) | €1.18 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,449 (€1.48) | €4.47 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,691 (€0.73) | €2.31 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,621 (€2.07) | €5.90 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,041 (€1.37) | €1.85 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,197 (€0.60) | €1.64 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,857 (€0.78) | €1.01 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,565 (€11) | €7 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,073 (€1.11) | €1.98 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,146 (€0.58) | €1.54 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,494,840 (€677) | €1,202 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,229,120 (€334) | €992 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$241,542 (€66) | €148 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,510,660 (€410) | €846 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$825,146 (€224) | €710 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,455 (€42) | €80 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,219 (€21) | €23 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,251,020 (€340) | €350 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,073 (€90) | €130 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,175 (€4.39) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,401 (€3.91) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,279 (€42) | €92 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,628 (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$241,026 (€65) | €78 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,003 (€56) | €113 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,562,300 (€15,898) | €20,022 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,090 (€0.84) | €1.24 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,248 (€34) | €51 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,982 (€4.07) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,281 (€5.51) | €4.00 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,246 (€22) | €104 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,466 (€4.74) | €3.15 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,107 (€3.29) | €2.51 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,700 (€3.99) | €2.19 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,207 (€1.68) | €1.20 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,253 (€1.15) | €1.56 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,733 (€5.63) | €24 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,632 (€10) | €30 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,565 (€5.85) | €20 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,513 (€26) | €191 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,815 (€25) | €43 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,296 (€6) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,078 (€1.92) | €3.43 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,002 (€1.09) | €3.83 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,714,840 (€466) | €389 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$188 (€0.05) | €0.05 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,108 (€30) | €39 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,349 (€2.00) | €5.35 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,537 prices entered by 1,139 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Austria
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