- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,140 (€3.55) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,572 (€4.56) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,134 (€2.09) | €5.10 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,595 (€0.76) | €1.05 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,790 (€1.40) | €3.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,841 (€0.83) | €2.07 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,392 (€2.16) | €5.90 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,227 (€1.53) | €2.34 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,267 (€0.66) | €1.37 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,682 (€0.78) | €1.66 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,248 (€10) | €8 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,870 (€1.13) | €2.27 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,225 (€0.65) | €1.49 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,638,660 (€772) | €1,119 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,495,690 (€438) | €887 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$336,409 (€98) | €141 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,637,440 (€479) | €791 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$952,782 (€279) | €609 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$241,393 (€71) | €94 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$69,384 (€20) | €34 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,344,110 (€393) | €477 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,086 (€87) | €116 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,762 (€5.49) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,093 (€2.66) | €10 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$176,366 (€52) | €95 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$158,737 (€46) | €35 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,873 (€73) | €97 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,144 (€70) | €120 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,456,100 (€18,271) | €23,106 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,522 (€0.74) | €1.30 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,912 (€33) | €50 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 4% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,135 (€4.14) | €5.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,609 (€6) | €5.73 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$106,232 (€31) | €26 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,087 (€5.00) | €4.36 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,514 (€3.95) | €3.87 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,663 (€4.29) | €2.98 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,445 (€1.89) | €1.40 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,007 (€1.17) | €2.67 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,024 (€4.69) | €23 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,536 (€16) | €42 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,193 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$140,392 (€41) | €47 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,717 (€28) | €68 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,127 (€5.89) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,709 (€1.67) | €3.14 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$7,563 (€2.21) | €3.73 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,695,990 (€496) | €489 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$389 (€0.11) | €0.22 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,984 (€32) | €39 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,953 (€1.45) | €6 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in Belgium
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