Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,115 (€5.06) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,347 (€3.97) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,216 (€1.65) | €5.46 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,730 (€0.62) | €1.09 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,386 (€1.23) | €5.33 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,731 (€0.62) | €2.76 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,906 (€1.81) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,395 (€1.23) | €2.22 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,163 (€0.49) | €1.86 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,984 (€0.68) | €1.07 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,606 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,272 (€0.98) | €2.00 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,116 (€0.48) | €1.52 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,557,540 (€585) | €1,441 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,205,720 (€276) | €1,108 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,560 (€53) | €157 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,475,400 (€338) | €1,132 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$834,697 (€191) | €657 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,298 (€35) | €102 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,594 (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,176,870 (€269) | €499 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$324,958 (€74) | €90 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,695 (€4.28) | €17 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,435 (€2.39) | €14 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$163,589 (€37) | €93 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$101,894 (€23) | €35 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,073 (€57) | €85 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$200,749 (€46) | €127 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,855,000 (€13,694) | €22,332 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,382 (€0.54) | €1.10 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,434 (€30) | €49 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,646 (€3.58) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,506 (€3.09) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,472 (€19) | €78 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,603 (€4.03) | €5.93 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,368 (€2.83) | €2.75 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (€3.49) | €3.15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,225 (€1.42) | €1.38 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,722 (€1.08) | €1.87 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,947 (€4.79) | €23 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,967 (€8) | €35 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,097 (€5.51) | €19 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$90,056 (€21) | €89 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,153 (€22) | €54 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,332 (€5.11) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,730 (€1.77) | €3.56 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,478 (€0.80) | €3.63 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 (€410) | €493 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$238 (€0.05) | €0.08 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,406 (€27) | €37 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,246 (€1.89) | €5.62 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Austria
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