Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,138 (€5.30) | €17 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,239 (€4.13) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,284 (€1.74) | €4.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,723 (€0.65) | €1.03 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,450 (€1.30) | €3.76 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,764 (€0.66) | €2.40 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,861 (€1.88) | €4.76 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,378 (€1.29) | €2.32 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,124 (€0.51) | €1.57 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,961 (€0.71) | €1.74 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,381 (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,256 (€1.02) | €2.32 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,184 (€0.52) | €1.28 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,544,290 (€609) | €1,131 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,219,720 (€292) | €934 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$223,080 (€53) | €138 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,515,210 (€363) | €929 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$827,339 (€198) | €636 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,810 (€38) | €95 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,603 (€17) | €36 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,194,910 (€286) | €378 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$349,760 (€84) | €133 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,339 (€4.63) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,204 (€2.44) | €10 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,394 (€38) | €85 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,048 (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,178 (€59) | €80 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,845 (€50) | €115 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,981,700 (€14,834) | €24,942 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,412 (€0.58) | €1.33 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$127,848 (€31) | €51 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,899 (€3.81) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,693 (€3.28) | €30 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,336 (€19) | €36 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,245 (€4.37) | €5.48 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,071 (€2.89) | €3.38 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,312 (€3.66) | €3.22 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,321 (€1.51) | €1.57 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,656 (€1.11) | €2.24 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,089 (€4.81) | €20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,903 (€8) | €44 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,601 (€5.65) | €22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$92,064 (€22) | €81 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,727 (€23) | €60 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,885 (€5.24) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,423 (€1.78) | €3.38 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,540 (€0.85) | €4.16 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,778,020 (€426) | €476 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$192 (€0.05) | €0.22 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$121,424 (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,423 (€2.02) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Belgium
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