- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,091 (C$4.99) | C$18 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,367 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,140 (C$2.95) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,514 (C$1.04) | C$2.41 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,918 (C$2.03) | C$4.05 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,722 (C$1.12) | C$3.97 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,957 (C$2.87) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,239 (C$2.16) | C$3.83 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,204 (C$0.91) | C$2.39 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,749 (C$1.13) | C$3.50 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,752 (C$14) | C$18 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,628 (C$1.50) | C$2.39 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,198 (C$0.91) | C$2.26 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,547,480 (C$1,051) | C$2,131 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,427,930 (C$589) | C$1,659 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$316,350 (C$131) | C$156 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,614,810 (C$666) | C$1,641 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$933,706 (C$385) | C$1,183 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$227,143 (C$94) | C$100 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,646 (C$30) | C$53 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,295,430 (C$534) | C$472 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,619 (C$122) | C$157 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,777 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,682 (C$4.41) | C$24 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$171,359 (C$71) | C$72 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,467 (C$48) | C$58 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,342 (C$104) | C$115 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,185 (C$91) | C$138 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,598,000 (C$24,177) | C$22,939 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,421 (C$1.00) | C$1.30 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,856 (C$47) | C$109 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,464 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (C$8) | C$21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$96,765 (C$40) | C$95 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,405 (C$8) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,726 (C$5.25) | C$4.90 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,154 (C$6) | C$5.54 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,234 (C$2.57) | C$2.84 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,017 (C$1.66) | C$2.68 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,432 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,692 (C$21) | C$54 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,736 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$139,903 (C$58) | C$146 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,842 (C$40) | C$98 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,703 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,907 (C$2.44) | C$5.02 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,181 (C$2.55) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,635,990 (C$675) | C$600 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (C$0.10) | C$0.45 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,787 (C$43) | C$63 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,210 (C$2.15) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Canada
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