- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Austria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,181 (€3.55) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,502 (€4.52) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,143 (€2.08) | €5.13 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,533 (€0.74) | €1.12 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,729 (€1.38) | €3.57 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,725 (€0.80) | €2.61 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,274 (€2.12) | €7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,966 (€1.45) | €2.30 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,204 (€0.64) | €1.37 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,600 (€0.76) | €0.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,816 (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,766 (€1.10) | €2.04 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,226 (€0.65) | €1.38 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,618,630 (€764) | €1,312 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,456,880 (€425) | €965 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$353,305 (€103) | €177 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,618,810 (€472) | €904 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$976,621 (€285) | €615 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$220,306 (€64) | €103 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,672 (€21) | €19 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,303,880 (€380) | €374 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,320 (€88) | €112 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,847 (€5.50) | €6 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,542 (€3.66) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$168,609 (€49) | €89 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$142,882 (€42) | €45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$243,683 (€71) | €84 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$228,698 (€67) | €112 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,682,500 (€17,997) | €22,302 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,308 (€0.67) | €1.16 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,966 (€33) | €46 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,721 (€4.59) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,749 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,490 (€32) | €77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,803 (€4.90) | €5.22 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,277 (€3.87) | €3.38 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,523 (€4.24) | €2.75 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,435 (€1.88) | €1.37 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,584 (€1.05) | €2.23 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,021 (€4.67) | €21 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,353 (€15) | €40 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,934 (€7) | €21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$128,033 (€37) | €144 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,776 (€28) | €55 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,900 (€5.81) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,663 (€1.65) | €3.64 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,585 (€1.92) | €3.74 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,594,070 (€465) | €519 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (€0.06) | €0.22 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$106,897 (€31) | €60 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,098 (€1.49) | €5.39 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Austria
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