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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,694 (€4.12) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,219 (€4.26) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,350 (€1.93) | €5.08 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,696 (€0.71) | €1.16 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,312 (€1.40) | €4.20 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,724 (€0.72) | €2.06 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,622 (€2.00) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,064 (€1.33) | €2.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,191 (€0.58) | €1.52 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,811 (€0.74) | €2.10 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,695 (€11) | €9 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,937 (€1.03) | €2.38 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,166 (€0.57) | €1.34 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,575,160 (€677) | €1,191 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,272,680 (€334) | €920 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$249,410 (€66) | €146 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,591,980 (€418) | €868 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$858,900 (€226) | €630 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$171,948 (€45) | €121 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$78,109 (€21) | €32 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,225,380 (€322) | €402 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$312,816 (€82) | €140 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,235 (€4.53) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$19,674 (€5.17) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$155,929 (€41) | €91 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$102,649 (€27) | €47 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$242,066 (€64) | €94 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$209,145 (€55) | €146 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,574,200 (€15,391) | €22,310 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,930 (€0.77) | €1.46 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$118,856 (€31) | €50 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,709 (€3.86) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,717 (€5.71) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$82,166 (€22) | €28 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$19,782 (€5.20) | €5.51 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,067 (€3.43) | €4.68 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,797 (€3.89) | €4.12 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,122 (€1.61) | €1.91 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,130 (€1.09) | €2.42 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,756 (€4.93) | €20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,589 (€10) | €44 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,764 (€5.72) | €21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$118,474 (€31) | €70 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,000 (€27) | €63 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,052 (€5.79) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,753 (€1.77) | €3.51 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,398 (€1.16) | €4.29 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,712,570 (€450) | €427 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$209 (€0.06) | €0.24 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,492 (€30) | €29 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,535 (€1.72) | €7 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Belgium
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