- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,180 (€3.62) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,547 (€4.62) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,936 (€2.06) | €5.06 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,513 (€0.75) | €1.05 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,747 (€1.41) | €3.91 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,798 (€0.83) | €2.06 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,137 (€2.12) | €6 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,142 (€1.53) | €2.44 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,152 (€0.64) | €1.38 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,603 (€0.77) | €1.61 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,357 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,739 (€1.11) | €2.32 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,263 (€0.67) | €1.50 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,605,650 (€774) | €1,107 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,444,000 (€429) | €876 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$354,802 (€105) | €147 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,558,260 (€463) | €811 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$979,140 (€291) | €597 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$220,382 (€66) | €103 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,258 (€21) | €33 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,314,750 (€391) | €450 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$301,423 (€90) | €121 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,014 (€5.35) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,593 (€4.34) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,372 (€51) | €96 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$138,459 (€41) | €33 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,673 (€74) | €94 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$227,255 (€68) | €112 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,763,900 (€18,061) | €22,816 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,338 (€0.69) | €1.32 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,515 (€34) | €50 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 3% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,819 (€4.70) | €5.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,625 (€6) | €5.73 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$124,427 (€37) | €25 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,997 (€4.75) | €4.36 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,395 (€3.98) | €3.63 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,156 (€4.50) | €3.06 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,056 (€1.80) | €1.48 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,758 (€1.12) | €2.84 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,762 (€4.98) | €23 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,577 (€15) | €43 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,132 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$130,735 (€39) | €43 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,934 (€29) | €61 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,867 (€5.91) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,750 (€1.71) | €3.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,766 (€2.01) | €3.58 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,643,520 (€489) | €458 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (€0.07) | €0.17 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,091 (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,150 (€1.53) | €6 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Belgium
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