Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 (€2.54) | €5.68 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 (€1.08) | €1.40 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 (€2.32) | €3.83 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 (€0.99) | €2.87 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (€2.96) | €7 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 (€2.23) | €2.48 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 (€0.84) | €1.89 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 (€0.97) | €2.32 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 (€1.56) | €2.77 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 (€0.88) | €2.32 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 (€813) | €1,671 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 (€431) | €1,445 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 (€79) | €252 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 (€460) | €1,032 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 (€248) | €857 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 (€56) | €146 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 (€18) | €50 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 (€329) | €539 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 (€105) | €122 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 (€5.18) | €9 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 (€3.41) | €10 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 (€49) | €93 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 (€33) | €42 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 (€85) | €104 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 (€71) | €130 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 (€17,536) | €31,127 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 (€0.95) | €1.74 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 (€35) | €50 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (€5.02) | €12 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 (€29) | €32 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (€5.90) | €5.29 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 (€3.37) | €5.14 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 (€4.70) | €4.92 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 (€1.93) | €2.08 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 (€1.44) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 (€12) | €58 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 (€7) | €26 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (€32) | €47 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 (€2.54) | €3.61 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 (€1.41) | €5.01 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (€604) | €561 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (€0.05) | €0.25 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 (€27) | €30 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 (€2.14) | €8 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Belgium
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