- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,080 (€3.37) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,341 (€4.28) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,026 (€1.96) | €5.20 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,526 (€0.70) | €1.11 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,840 (€1.35) | €3.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,680 (€0.75) | €2.67 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,108 (€1.98) | €8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,051 (€1.41) | €2.43 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,195 (€0.61) | €1.57 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,685 (€0.75) | €0.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,105 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,681 (€1.03) | €2.06 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,232 (€0.62) | €1.41 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,586,720 (€721) | €1,353 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,443,710 (€403) | €983 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$315,468 (€88) | €189 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,577,910 (€440) | €932 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$937,378 (€261) | €627 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$211,574 (€59) | €105 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,388 (€20) | €19 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,293,540 (€361) | €365 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$301,502 (€84) | €99 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,186 (€5.35) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,879 (€3.59) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,893 (€47) | €92 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$125,537 (€35) | €40 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,018 (€71) | €83 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$227,340 (€63) | €118 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,886,400 (€16,423) | €20,900 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,405 (€0.67) | €1.19 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,680 (€32) | €46 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,914 (€4.72) | €10 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,480 (€5.71) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$111,187 (€31) | €85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,751 (€4.95) | €5.94 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,904 (€3.60) | €2.75 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,155 (€4.23) | €2.80 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,365 (€1.78) | €1.47 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,950 (€1.10) | €2.14 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,601 (€4.91) | €21 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$54,586 (€15) | €38 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,891 (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$142,991 (€40) | €202 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,681 (€28) | €57 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,271 (€5.37) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,081 (€1.70) | €3.43 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,734 (€1.88) | €3.69 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,614,850 (€450) | €506 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (€0.06) | €0.20 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,942 (€30) | €52 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,157 (€1.44) | €5.48 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in Austria
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