Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$23,041 (€5.29) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,636 (€4.05) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,485 (€1.72) | €5.91 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,756 (€0.63) | €1.20 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,393 (€1.24) | €5.64 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,737 (€0.63) | €3.72 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,010 (€1.84) | €8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,331 (€1.22) | €2.23 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,139 (€0.49) | €2.11 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,012 (€0.69) | €1.14 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,381 (€9) | €9 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,273 (€0.98) | €1.81 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,122 (€0.49) | €1.71 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,543,330 (€584) | €1,376 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,235,460 (€284) | €1,078 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,502 (€53) | €152 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,480,490 (€340) | €1,081 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$837,330 (€192) | €638 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,191 (€36) | €98 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,489 (€16) | €26 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,213,310 (€279) | €400 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$336,961 (€77) | €113 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,024 (€4.37) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,387 (€2.39) | €15 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$174,905 (€40) | €93 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$102,466 (€24) | €38 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,862 (€57) | €89 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$206,071 (€47) | €122 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,013,800 (€13,788) | €24,226 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,333 (€0.54) | €1.08 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,073 (€30) | €47 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,506 (€3.56) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,412 (€3.31) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$86,359 (€20) | €107 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,712 (€4.07) | €5.49 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,457 (€2.86) | €2.75 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,113 (€3.70) | €3.32 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,179 (€1.42) | €1.81 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,617 (€1.06) | €2.20 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,936 (€5.04) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 71% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,310 (€7) | €42 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,308 (€5.58) | €21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$88,717 (€20) | €129 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,266 (€21) | €65 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,707 (€5.22) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,902 (€1.82) | €3.99 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,490 (€0.80) | €3.77 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,869,130 (€429) | €507 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (€0.06) | €0.75 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$121,260 (€28) | €41 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,449 (€1.94) | €5.92 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Austria
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