- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Comparison
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$12,615 (C$5.36) | C$18 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,029 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,778 (C$3.31) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,462 (C$1.05) | C$2.40 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,980 (C$2.12) | C$3.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,772 (C$1.18) | C$3.94 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,334 (C$3.12) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,843 (C$2.06) | C$3.92 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,143 (C$0.91) | C$2.42 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,837 (C$1.21) | C$3.56 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,178 (C$16) | C$18 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,634 (C$1.55) | C$2.39 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,221 (C$0.94) | C$2.20 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,596,240 (C$1,104) | C$2,109 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,429,670 (C$608) | C$1,637 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$319,100 (C$136) | C$155 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,695,740 (C$721) | C$1,598 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$976,296 (C$415) | C$1,166 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$221,142 (C$94) | C$99 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,928 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,283,440 (C$546) | C$462 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,594 (C$128) | C$155 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,047 (C$8) | C$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,753 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,388 (C$70) | C$73 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,821 (C$53) | C$59 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,746 (C$110) | C$115 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,100 (C$94) | C$135 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,981,400 (C$24,230) | C$23,171 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,419 (C$1.03) | C$1.31 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,354 (C$49) | C$109 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,904 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,777 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,504 (C$43) | C$95 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,715 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,052 (C$5.55) | C$4.79 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,543 (C$7) | C$5.47 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,815 (C$2.47) | C$2.87 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,430 (C$1.88) | C$2.67 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,681 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,667 (C$21) | C$54 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,553 (C$10) | C$28 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,732 (C$64) | C$157 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,249 (C$43) | C$97 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,328 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,068 (C$2.58) | C$5.04 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,845 (C$2.49) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,520 (C$735) | C$601 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$274 (C$0.12) | C$0.53 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$104,934 (C$45) | C$58 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,482 (C$2.33) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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