Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,316 (€6) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,062 (€4.62) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,494 (€2.10) | €5.61 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,135 (€0.83) | €1.16 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,324 (€1.87) | €4.92 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,240 (€0.85) | €2.94 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,440 (€2.29) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,683 (€1.54) | €2.17 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,917 (€0.78) | €2.31 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,912 (€0.78) | €1.84 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,196 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,670 (€1.13) | €3.19 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,955 (€0.59) | €1.76 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,849,990 (€570) | €1,268 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,572,310 (€315) | €1,045 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$309,623 (€62) | €215 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,745,190 (€349) | €899 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,083,010 (€217) | €711 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$184,893 (€37) | €104 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,594 (€15) | €39 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,473,490 (€295) | €856 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$455,723 (€91) | €200 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,499 (€4.30) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,001 (€3.40) | €11 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$199,598 (€40) | €105 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,658 (€25) | €85 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,781 (€64) | €106 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$237,737 (€48) | €122 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,209,500 (€13,053) | €38,224 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,192 (€0.64) | €1.85 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,065 (€28) | €49 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,143 (€3.43) | €0.99 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,158 (€4.44) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,021 (€20) | €26 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 (€3.89) | €5.15 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,118 (€2.43) | €5.29 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,724 (€3.35) | €3.77 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,526 (€1.51) | €1.90 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,807 (€1.16) | €2.17 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,074 (€5.22) | €25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,747 (€8) | €47 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,278 (€5.66) | €27 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 (€24) | €72 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,482 (€22) | €59 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,614 (€5.93) | €12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,576 (€1.92) | €3.31 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,562 (€0.91) | €4.60 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 (€529) | €561 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (€0.05) | €0.25 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,330 (€24) | €30 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,338 (€1.67) | €8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Belgium
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