Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,194 (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,418 (C$7) | C$13 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,320 (C$3.05) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,023 (C$1.19) | C$3.06 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,886 (C$2.62) | C$5.14 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,272 (C$1.26) | C$4.79 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,012 (C$3.25) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,494 (C$2.21) | C$4.58 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,798 (C$1.12) | C$3.05 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,607 (C$1.06) | C$3.42 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,860 (C$14) | C$18 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,597 (C$1.65) | C$2.62 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,897 (C$0.85) | C$3.04 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 72% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,780,770 (C$821) | C$2,808 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,559,770 (C$460) | C$2,248 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$270,505 (C$80) | C$219 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,742,460 (C$514) | C$1,943 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,065,080 (C$314) | C$1,567 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$182,055 (C$54) | C$133 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,695 (C$21) | C$70 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,470,520 (C$434) | C$416 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$434,670 (C$128) | C$195 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,526 (C$6) | C$14 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,341 (C$3.94) | C$30 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$195,080 (C$58) | C$81 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,319 (C$37) | C$52 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,034 (C$95) | C$122 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$230,227 (C$68) | C$148 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,720,600 (C$19,983) | C$29,369 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,476 (C$1.03) | C$1.85 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$134,966 (C$40) | C$112 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,571 (C$5.18) | C$12 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,113 (C$7) | C$30 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$98,931 (C$29) | C$101 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 (C$5.74) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,402 (C$3.66) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,672 (C$4.92) | C$5.78 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,152 (C$2.11) | C$4.13 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,808 (C$1.71) | C$3.03 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,475 (C$8) | C$31 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,248 (C$12) | C$67 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,458 (C$8) | C$30 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 (C$36) | C$163 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$115,284 (C$34) | C$109 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,703 (C$9) | C$13 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,582 (C$2.83) | C$5.11 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,634 (C$1.37) | C$7 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 (C$779) | C$760 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$218 (C$0.06) | C$0.43 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$115,066 (C$34) | C$58 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,070 (C$2.38) | C$17 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Canada
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