Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,110 (57元) | 46元 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,120 (42元) | 40元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,508 (17元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,347 (7元) | 18元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,111 (15元) | 19元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,930 (7元) | 11元 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,945 (20元) | 63元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,823 (15元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,496 (5.79元) | 6元 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,592 (5.95元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,286 (82元) | 118元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,916 (10元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,220 (5.34元) | 16元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,048,100 (5,051元) | 15,059元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,511,770 (2,505元) | 9,006元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$289,127 (479元) | 421元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,687,970 (2,797元) | 7,547元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (1,598元) | 4,347元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (309元) | 262元 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$73,218 (121元) | 115元 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,434,940 (2,378元) | 1,143元 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (744元) | 589元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (36元) | 39元 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (26元) | 51元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$198,936 (330元) | 529元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (209元) | 248元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$328,061 (544元) | 626元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (411元) | 828元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$70,129,900 (116,209元) | 161,247元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,747 (6元) | 9元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$144,965 (240元) | 204元 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,880 (28元) | 39元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (39元) | 27元 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (159元) | 391元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (30元) | 53元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (21元) | 33元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (30元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,559 (13元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (48元) | 74元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,079 (73元) | 265元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (50元) | 110元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (229元) | 1,294元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (188元) | 348元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (51元) | 79元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (17元) | 29元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (7元) | 18元 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,605,450 (4,317元) | 3,321元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (0.40元) | 0.20元 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (188元) | 410元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,984 (17元) | 24元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,476 prices entered by 1,136 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in China
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