Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,678 (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$27,850 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,023 (€2.55) | €5.79 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,967 (€1.15) | €1.28 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,096 (€2.33) | €3.54 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,261 (€0.98) | €2.94 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,270 (€3.30) | €6 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,677 (€2.24) | €2.59 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,540 (€1.05) | €2.11 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,344 (€1.00) | €2.08 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,390 (€12) | €8 | + 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,218 (€1.67) | €3.05 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,702 (€0.86) | €2.00 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,540,540 (€818) | €1,348 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,074,620 (€479) | €1,170 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$343,604 (€79) | €265 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,968,240 (€455) | €873 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,171,320 (€271) | €663 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$239,838 (€55) | €154 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,594 (€16) | €54 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,373,300 (€317) | €302 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$427,227 (€99) | €110 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$24,955 (€5.77) | €17 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,706 (€3.63) | €12 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$231,978 (€54) | €88 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,048 (€29) | €42 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$374,803 (€87) | €101 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$299,460 (€69) | €129 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,793,200 (€17,052) | €32,008 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,159 (€0.96) | €1.67 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,552 (€34) | €52 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,624 (€4.77) | €12 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,060 (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,808 (€26) | €31 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$26,800 (€6) | €5.29 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,946 (€3.45) | €9 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,724 (€4.56) | €4.92 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,951 (€1.84) | €3.01 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,206 (€1.67) | €4.00 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$35,671 (€8) | €27 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$63,551 (€15) | €43 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,848 (€7) | €26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$132,915 (€31) | €90 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$144,288 (€33) | €94 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$36,719 (€8) | €12 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,357 (€2.39) | €3.51 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,006 (€1.39) | €5.03 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,671,230 (€617) | €561 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$273 (€0.06) | €0.25 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$139,801 (€32) | €31 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,193 (€2.12) | €11 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in Belgium
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