- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,221 (€3.37) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,935 (€4.40) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,539 (€2.08) | €5.30 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,477 (€0.68) | €1.02 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,971 (€1.37) | €4.18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,883 (€0.80) | €1.96 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,076 (€1.95) | €7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,174 (€1.43) | €2.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (€0.61) | €1.31 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,836 (€0.78) | €1.40 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,405 (€10) | €9 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,606 (€1.00) | €2.28 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,165 (€0.60) | €1.34 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,620,510 (€724) | €1,126 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,485,840 (€410) | €864 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$320,060 (€88) | €131 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,690,550 (€467) | €791 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$957,446 (€264) | €591 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$247,103 (€68) | €121 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,774 (€21) | €36 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,322,900 (€365) | €429 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,877 (€83) | €102 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,344 (€5.89) | €8 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,538 (€3.74) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,508 (€45) | €89 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$122,398 (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,900 (€71) | €91 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,757 (€62) | €116 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,966,800 (€16,005) | €21,094 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,392 (€0.66) | €1.44 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,574 (€32) | €48 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,653 (€4.87) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (€5.20) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,584 (€27) | €26 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,207 (€5.58) | €3.61 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,539 (€3.46) | €3.50 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (€4.21) | €3.00 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,151 (€1.70) | €1.37 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,037 (€1.11) | €2.91 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,810 (€4.92) | €20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,676 (€14) | €43 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,376 (€6) | €21 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$141,010 (€39) | €40 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,576 (€28) | €60 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,652 (€5.15) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,066 (€1.67) | €3.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,852 (€1.62) | €3.67 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,686,760 (€466) | €433 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$249 (€0.07) | €0.17 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,775 (€29) | €31 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,370 (€1.48) | €7 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Belgium
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