Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,878 (€8) | €17 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,028 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,642 (€2.22) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,047 (€1.05) | €1.88 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,064 (€2.10) | €5.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,545 (€0.95) | €6 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,842 (€3.10) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,515 (€1.98) | €3.62 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,020 (€0.84) | €3.20 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,253 (€1.10) | €1.28 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$54,710 (€11) | €15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,756 (€1.62) | €3.35 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,261 (€0.89) | €2.23 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,455,540 (€721) | €1,467 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,060,540 (€430) | €1,046 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$362,959 (€76) | €236 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,983,810 (€414) | €1,230 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,211,420 (€253) | €827 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$242,499 (€51) | €210 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,443 (€14) | €26 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,353,360 (€282) | €489 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$424,714 (€89) | €378 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,130 (€5.45) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,398 (€4.25) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$224,368 (€47) | €78 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,856 (€34) | €48 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$377,890 (€79) | €100 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$309,804 (€65) | €119 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$77,206,500 (€16,103) | €33,337 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,265 (€0.89) | €1.60 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$162,665 (€34) | €52 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,785 (€5.59) | €27 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,344 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,569 (€23) | €149 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,748 (€4.95) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,600 (€3.46) | €4.11 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,244 (€4.22) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,478 (€1.77) | €1.92 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,185 (€1.71) | €2.52 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$36,719 (€8) | €28 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,283 (€14) | €57 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,254 (€7) | €23 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,476 (€28) | €176 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$155,055 (€32) | €103 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,723 (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,398 (€2.38) | €6 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,148 (€1.28) | €5.15 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 (€549) | €899 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$603 (€0.13) | €0.59 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$136,146 (€28) | €45 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,155 (€2.33) | €6 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Austria
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