Cost of living in Colombia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,731 (CH$4,435) | CH$8,689 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,443 (CH$3,403) | CH$4,695 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,289 (CH$1,422) | CH$1,793 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,729 (CH$532) | CH$830 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,397 (CH$1,053) | CH$2,205 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,687 (CH$524) | CH$1,117 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,874 (CH$1,536) | CH$3,783 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,303 (CH$1,035) | CH$1,219 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,103 (CH$410) | CH$728 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,004 (CH$586) | CH$856 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,351 (CH$7,873) | CH$4,668 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,287 (CH$836) | CH$1,541 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,123 (CH$414) | CH$427 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,540,020 (CH$495,562) | CH$729,541 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,216,810 (CH$237,402) | CH$466,006 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,152 (CH$44,708) | CH$58,337 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,480,480 (CH$288,844) | CH$448,161 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$823,144 (CH$160,597) | CH$293,306 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,185 (CH$30,862) | CH$43,242 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,209 (CH$13,893) | CH$16,102 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,216,120 (CH$237,267) | CH$231,271 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$331,110 (CH$64,600) | CH$60,761 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,988 (CH$3,705) | CH$7,352 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,747 (CH$2,097) | CH$4,921 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,251 (CH$32,436) | CH$37,017 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$101,144 (CH$19,733) | CH$20,634 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$245,478 (CH$47,893) | CH$45,140 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$200,678 (CH$39,153) | CH$55,430 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,485,900 (CH$11,605,806) | CH$13,260,400 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,339 (CH$456) | CH$805 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,761 (CH$25,512) | CH$38,341 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,896 (CH$2,906) | CH$3,068 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,570 (CH$2,843) | CH$6,906 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,044 (CH$16,397) | CH$30,714 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,341 (CH$3,383) | CH$4,564 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,408 (CH$2,421) | CH$2,918 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,648 (CH$3,053) | CH$2,888 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,378 (CH$1,244) | CH$1,590 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,830 (CH$942) | CH$1,507 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,092 (CH$4,115) | CH$10,886 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,430 (CH$6,327) | CH$19,370 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,106 (CH$4,703) | CH$8,877 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$86,137 (CH$16,805) | CH$29,674 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,503 (CH$18,243) | CH$29,114 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,413 (CH$4,373) | CH$5,692 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,002 (CH$1,561) | CH$2,773 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,568 (CH$696) | CH$2,383 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,838,930 (CH$358,779) | CH$410,190 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (CH$47) | CH$100 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$116,820 (CH$22,792) | CH$41,733 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,350 (CH$1,629) | CH$4,061 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Chile
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