Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,856 (C$7) | C$18 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,589 (C$6) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,008 (C$2.72) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,724 (C$1.06) | C$2.37 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,441 (C$2.11) | C$3.88 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,674 (C$1.04) | C$3.88 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,646 (C$2.97) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,965 (C$1.93) | C$3.78 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,191 (C$0.85) | C$2.40 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,869 (C$1.11) | C$3.31 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,199 (C$16) | C$18 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,973 (C$1.54) | C$2.32 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,132 (C$0.83) | C$2.04 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,556,280 (C$993) | C$2,160 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,260,510 (C$490) | C$1,607 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$248,608 (C$97) | C$166 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,495,820 (C$581) | C$1,609 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$834,840 (C$324) | C$1,094 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$165,240 (C$64) | C$108 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$75,275 (C$29) | C$53 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,238,170 (C$481) | C$426 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,049 (C$125) | C$161 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,447 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,807 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$157,861 (C$61) | C$67 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,579 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$244,525 (C$95) | C$113 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$204,643 (C$79) | C$136 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,607,800 (C$22,766) | C$24,940 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,062 (C$1.19) | C$1.24 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$121,601 (C$47) | C$112 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,408 (C$5.60) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,815 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,035 (C$30) | C$85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,226 (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,462 (C$4.84) | C$5.03 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,784 (C$5.74) | C$5.01 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,287 (C$2.44) | C$2.98 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,231 (C$1.64) | C$2.31 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,733 (C$8) | C$24 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,499 (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,505 (C$8) | C$28 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$98,513 (C$38) | C$163 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$88,525 (C$34) | C$101 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,932 (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,838 (C$2.66) | C$4.87 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,155 (C$1.61) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,688,940 (C$656) | C$562 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$194 (C$0.08) | C$0.38 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,133 (C$43) | C$59 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,498 (C$2.52) | C$14 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Canada
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