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$22,138 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,239 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,284 (C$2.68) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,723 (C$1.00) | C$2.47 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,450 (C$2.00) | C$3.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,764 (C$1.02) | C$4.51 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,861 (C$2.89) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,378 (C$1.98) | C$3.90 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,124 (C$0.78) | C$2.70 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,961 (C$1.09) | C$3.13 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,381 (C$15) | C$18 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,256 (C$1.56) | C$2.28 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,184 (C$0.80) | C$2.22 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,544,290 (C$935) | C$2,284 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,219,720 (C$448) | C$1,764 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$223,080 (C$82) | C$171 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,515,210 (C$557) | C$1,727 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$827,339 (C$304) | C$1,280 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,810 (C$58) | C$110 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,603 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,194,910 (C$439) | C$375 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$349,760 (C$129) | C$162 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,339 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,204 (C$3.75) | C$22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,394 (C$59) | C$72 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,048 (C$38) | C$48 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,178 (C$90) | C$109 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$210,845 (C$77) | C$139 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,981,700 (C$22,778) | C$25,314 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,412 (C$0.89) | C$1.13 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$127,848 (C$47) | C$119 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,899 (C$5.84) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,693 (C$5.03) | C$16 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,336 (C$30) | C$79 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,245 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,071 (C$4.44) | C$4.99 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,312 (C$5.63) | C$5.52 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,321 (C$2.32) | C$3.21 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,656 (C$1.71) | C$2.63 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,089 (C$7) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,903 (C$12) | C$54 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,601 (C$9) | C$29 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$92,064 (C$34) | C$156 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,727 (C$36) | C$92 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,885 (C$8) | C$13 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,423 (C$2.73) | C$4.80 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,540 (C$1.30) | C$7 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,778,020 (C$653) | C$568 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$192 (C$0.07) | C$0.42 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$121,424 (C$45) | C$58 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,423 (C$3.10) | C$15 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Canada
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