- 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$12,043 (C$5.35) | C$18 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,734 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,003 (C$3.11) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,564 (C$1.14) | C$2.47 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,719 (C$2.09) | C$4.12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,780 (C$1.23) | C$4.11 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,327 (C$3.25) | C$11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,206 (C$2.31) | C$3.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,259 (C$1.00) | C$2.36 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,638 (C$1.17) | C$3.55 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,650 (C$14) | C$19 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,843 (C$1.71) | C$2.40 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,204 (C$0.98) | C$2.34 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,627,550 (C$1,166) | C$2,122 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,485,640 (C$660) | C$1,647 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$335,035 (C$149) | C$163 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,627,090 (C$722) | C$1,658 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$969,011 (C$430) | C$1,212 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$222,546 (C$99) | C$107 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$69,216 (C$31) | C$53 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,306,080 (C$580) | C$485 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,912 (C$133) | C$157 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,592 (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,787 (C$5.68) | C$24 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 1% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$168,461 (C$75) | C$70 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$139,947 (C$62) | C$58 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$247,237 (C$110) | C$116 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,885 (C$103) | C$141 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,719,200 (C$27,399) | C$22,736 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,389 (C$1.06) | C$1.24 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,029 (C$50) | C$111 | - 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$14,621 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,980 (C$10) | C$21 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,858 (C$50) | C$91 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,534 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,408 (C$5.95) | C$4.95 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,853 (C$7) | C$5.50 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,367 (C$2.83) | C$2.99 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,814 (C$1.69) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,197 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,050 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,464 (C$11) | C$28 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$140,219 (C$62) | C$154 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,378 (C$41) | C$96 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,203 (C$9) | C$12 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,711 (C$2.54) | C$4.85 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$7,116 (C$3.16) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,626,290 (C$722) | C$586 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$383 (C$0.17) | C$0.45 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$109,053 (C$48) | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,041 (C$2.24) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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