- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,122 (€3.44) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,466 (€4.38) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,931 (€1.96) | €5.26 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,496 (€0.71) | €1.03 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,803 (€1.36) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,674 (€0.76) | €2.01 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,114 (€2.02) | €6 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,096 (€1.44) | €2.45 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,160 (€0.61) | €1.40 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,692 (€0.76) | €1.47 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,250 (€9) | €9 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,676 (€1.04) | €2.30 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,243 (€0.64) | €1.51 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,520,990 (€715) | €1,112 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,432,830 (€406) | €852 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$312,198 (€88) | €140 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,590,080 (€451) | €790 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$953,826 (€270) | €584 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,535 (€59) | €98 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,634 (€20) | €34 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,296,000 (€367) | €438 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,917 (€85) | €99 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,554 (€5.26) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,629 (€3.58) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,372 (€49) | €95 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$129,668 (€37) | €37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$256,781 (€73) | €92 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,603 (€66) | €110 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,090,600 (€17,034) | €21,349 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,360 (€0.67) | €1.39 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,104 (€32) | €49 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,079 (€4.84) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,457 (€5.80) | €7 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$115,867 (€33) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,415 (€4.94) | €3.95 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,117 (€3.72) | €3.48 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,983 (€4.25) | €2.89 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,384 (€1.81) | €1.47 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,981 (€1.13) | €2.82 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,404 (€4.93) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,299 (€16) | €43 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,220 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,988 (€38) | €45 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$98,688 (€28) | €62 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,040 (€5.68) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (€1.67) | €3.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,681 (€1.89) | €3.73 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,628,890 (€462) | €442 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,127 (€31) | €30 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,149 (€1.46) | €6 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Belgium
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