- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,150 (C$5.24) | C$17 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,449 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,975 (C$3.01) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,500 (C$1.08) | C$2.43 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,803 (C$2.07) | C$4.09 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,674 (C$1.15) | C$3.94 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,114 (C$3.07) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,096 (C$2.20) | C$3.72 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,160 (C$0.93) | C$2.32 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,692 (C$1.16) | C$3.54 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,250 (C$14) | C$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,676 (C$1.59) | C$2.41 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,243 (C$0.97) | C$2.32 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,520,990 (C$1,087) | C$2,115 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,432,830 (C$618) | C$1,639 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$312,198 (C$135) | C$156 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,590,080 (C$686) | C$1,623 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$953,826 (C$411) | C$1,165 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,535 (C$90) | C$99 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,634 (C$30) | C$53 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,296,000 (C$559) | C$487 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,917 (C$129) | C$157 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,554 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,629 (C$5.45) | C$24 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,372 (C$75) | C$71 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$129,668 (C$56) | C$57 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$256,781 (C$111) | C$114 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,603 (C$100) | C$139 | - 28% | |
| 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$59,556,200 (C$25,684) | C$22,802 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,360 (C$1.02) | C$1.29 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,104 (C$49) | C$110 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,079 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,457 (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$115,867 (C$50) | C$97 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,415 (C$8) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,117 (C$5.66) | C$4.98 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,983 (C$6) | C$5.56 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,384 (C$2.75) | C$2.84 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,981 (C$1.72) | C$2.75 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,404 (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,299 (C$24) | C$54 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,220 (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,988 (C$58) | C$147 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$98,688 (C$43) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,040 (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (C$2.55) | C$4.94 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,681 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,628,890 (C$702) | C$593 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (C$0.10) | C$0.41 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,127 (C$47) | C$62 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,149 (C$2.22) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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