Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 (C$12) | C$24 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 (C$3.72) | C$10 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 (C$1.58) | C$3.28 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 (C$3.40) | C$5.88 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 (C$1.45) | C$5.56 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (C$4.34) | C$11 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 (C$3.27) | C$5.47 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 (C$1.23) | C$3.31 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 (C$1.42) | C$4.03 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 (C$17) | C$21 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 (C$2.28) | C$3.23 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 (C$1.28) | C$2.58 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 (C$1,192) | C$2,889 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 (C$631) | C$2,295 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 (C$116) | C$240 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 (C$674) | C$2,062 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 (C$364) | C$1,501 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 (C$82) | C$128 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 (C$26) | C$65 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 (C$482) | C$401 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 (C$154) | C$213 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 (C$8) | C$14 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 (C$5.00) | C$30 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 (C$71) | C$80 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 (C$48) | C$57 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 (C$125) | C$147 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 (C$105) | C$173 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 (C$25,700) | C$33,546 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 (C$1.39) | C$1.60 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 (C$51) | C$106 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (C$10) | C$24 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 (C$42) | C$103 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 (C$4.94) | C$6 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 (C$2.83) | C$4.45 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 (C$2.11) | C$3.63 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 (C$11) | C$31 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 (C$18) | C$68 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 (C$10) | C$31 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (C$47) | C$217 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 (C$44) | C$129 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 (C$12) | C$15 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 (C$3.73) | C$5.88 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 (C$2.07) | C$8 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (C$884) | C$808 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (C$0.07) | C$0.44 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 (C$3.13) | C$18 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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