- 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$12,139 (€3.50) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,512 (€4.48) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,949 (€2.01) | €5.10 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,506 (€0.72) | €1.12 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,738 (€1.37) | €3.68 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,742 (€0.79) | €2.57 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,242 (€2.09) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,103 (€1.47) | €2.38 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,159 (€0.62) | €1.44 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,638 (€0.76) | €0.93 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,074 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,728 (€1.08) | €2.06 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,297 (€0.66) | €1.43 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,630,470 (€759) | €1,347 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,429,960 (€413) | €994 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$307,599 (€89) | €186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,616,760 (€467) | €934 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$974,830 (€281) | €646 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$218,478 (€63) | €98 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,777 (€21) | €21 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,314,950 (€380) | €388 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,405 (€86) | €108 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,799 (€5.14) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,358 (€2.99) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,925 (€50) | €90 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,930 (€38) | €41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,201 (€73) | €82 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$228,024 (€66) | €112 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,912,000 (€17,874) | €21,449 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (€0.68) | €1.19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,444 (€33) | €47 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,439 (€4.75) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,175 (€6) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$113,924 (€33) | €85 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,422 (€4.74) | €5.94 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,049 (€3.77) | €2.87 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,171 (€4.38) | €2.80 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,239 (€1.80) | €1.42 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,857 (€1.11) | €2.31 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,299 (€4.99) | €21 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$54,259 (€16) | €39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,209 (€7) | €21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$127,314 (€37) | €201 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,097 (€29) | €55 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,993 (€5.77) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,870 (€1.69) | €3.38 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,932 (€2.00) | €3.72 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,645,500 (€475) | €519 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (€0.06) | €0.20 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$109,732 (€32) | €52 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,161 (€1.49) | €5.48 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Austria
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