Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$26,870 (€5.92) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$19,478 (€4.29) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,088 (€1.78) | €4.53 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,886 (€0.64) | €1.01 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,407 (€1.41) | €3.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,864 (€0.63) | €2.46 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,180 (€2.02) | €5.97 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,002 (€1.32) | €2.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,565 (€0.56) | €1.45 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,021 (€0.67) | €1.74 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,529 (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,519 (€0.99) | €2.32 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,277 (€0.50) | €1.51 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,604,780 (€573) | €1,339 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,278,850 (€282) | €1,097 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$247,669 (€55) | €132 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,377,810 (€303) | €800 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$788,285 (€174) | €653 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$161,338 (€36) | €91 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$64,742 (€14) | €46 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,270,050 (€280) | €404 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$351,451 (€77) | €156 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,387 (€4.05) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,275 (€2.70) | €11 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$192,249 (€42) | €83 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$110,478 (€24) | €41 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$273,100 (€60) | €85 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$219,050 (€48) | €122 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,557,100 (€13,773) | €25,153 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,990 (€0.66) | €1.40 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$134,397 (€30) | €48 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,595 (€3.21) | €9 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,944 (€3.07) | €12 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,738 (€19) | €34 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,360 (€3.38) | €5.15 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,487 (€2.75) | €3.67 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,729 (€3.46) | €3.77 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,159 (€1.36) | €1.90 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,890 (€1.08) | €2.17 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,691 (€5.22) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,490 (€8) | €47 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,661 (€5.43) | €24 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,166 (€19) | €52 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,624 (€21) | €62 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,712 (€5.44) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,073 (€1.78) | €3.12 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,666 (€0.81) | €3.96 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,001,630 (€441) | €415 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (€0.05) | €0.25 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$123,758 (€27) | €39 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,802 (€1.72) | €7 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium
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