Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,076 (37元) | 45元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,824 (34元) | 34元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,014 (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,752 (5.63元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,454 (11元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,684 (5.49元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,612 (16元) | 59元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,032 (10元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,197 (4.49元) | 6.00元 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,863 (5.85元) | 5.17元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,739 (83元) | 112元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,078 (8元) | 8元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,145 (4.39元) | 14元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,503,010 (5,118元) | 9,398元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,219,890 (2,494元) | 4,943元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$242,322 (495元) | 431元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,511,460 (3,090元) | 5,740元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$820,986 (1,679元) | 2,997元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$153,947 (315元) | 285元 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$75,815 (155元) | 93元 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,251,020 (2,558元) | 2,464元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,073 (675元) | 561元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,175 (33元) | 38元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,541 (30元) | 47元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$157,353 (322元) | 481元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,397 (201元) | 250元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$240,794 (492元) | 647元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$204,740 (419元) | 620元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,948,000 (120,524元) | 134,340元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,090 (6元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$124,823 (255元) | 149元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,982 (31元) | 37元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,281 (41元) | 45元 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,246 (162元) | 347元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,466 (36元) | 62元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,107 (25元) | 47元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,700 (30元) | 31元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,207 (13元) | 8元 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,253 (9元) | 12元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,733 (42元) | 71元 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,454 (77元) | 177元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,709 (44元) | 100元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,513 (193元) | 1,029元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,126 (188元) | 395元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,455 (46元) | 68元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,109 (15元) | 33元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,067 (8元) | 31元 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,714,840 (3,506元) | 3,256元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$185 (0.38元) | 0.31元 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,125 (225元) | 335元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,382 (15元) | 22元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,839 prices entered by 1,370 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in China
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