Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$29,959 (€6) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,421 (€4.70) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,220 (€2.05) | €5.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,080 (€0.82) | €1.33 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,012 (€1.81) | €5.61 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,244 (€0.85) | €3.14 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,409 (€2.29) | €5.97 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,622 (€1.53) | €2.23 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,914 (€0.79) | €2.42 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,866 (€0.78) | €1.07 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,833 (€9) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,569 (€1.12) | €2.31 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,929 (€0.59) | €1.65 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 67% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,861,260 (€574) | €1,592 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,584,450 (€318) | €1,017 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$291,527 (€59) | €543 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,759,820 (€353) | €832 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,072,500 (€215) | €691 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$181,628 (€36) | €164 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,214 (€15) | €31 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,442,580 (€290) | €338 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$441,401 (€89) | €152 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,499 (€4.31) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,422 (€2.69) | €13 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$194,996 (€39) | €99 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$124,303 (€25) | €46 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$317,906 (€64) | €92 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$236,199 (€47) | €126 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,720,600 (€13,592) | €24,513 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,190 (€0.64) | €1.87 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$137,411 (€28) | €44 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,143 (€3.44) | €5.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,158 (€4.45) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,322 (€20) | €152 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 (€3.90) | €5.00 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,343 (€2.48) | €3.07 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,724 (€3.36) | €3.03 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,372 (€1.48) | €2.12 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,807 (€1.17) | €2.07 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,376 (€5.29) | €20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,286 (€8) | €45 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,278 (€5.68) | €22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 (€24) | €50 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,482 (€22) | €59 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,601 (€5.94) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,572 (€1.92) | €4.14 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,620 (€0.93) | €4.02 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 (€530) | €499 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (€0.05) | €0.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$117,334 (€24) | €31 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,193 (€1.64) | €5.84 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Austria
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