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Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,690 (27元) | 49元 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,741 (33元) | 34元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,778 (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,533 (5.38元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,824 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,751 (5.85元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,400 (16元) | 60元 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,802 (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,028 (4.31元) | 6元 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,814 (5.98元) | 5.60元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,937 (85元) | 111元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,616 (8元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,129 (4.53元) | 11元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,512,870 (5,342元) | 8,829元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,432,870 (3,046元) | 4,290元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$341,813 (727元) | 428元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,700,840 (3,616元) | 5,203元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$966,735 (2,055元) | 3,294元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$218,798 (465元) | 264元 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,842 (159元) | 90元 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,245,120 (2,647元) | 2,101元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$316,278 (672元) | 714元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,300 (41元) | 36元 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,379 (33元) | 54元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$171,902 (365元) | 508元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$126,968 (270元) | 276元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$263,054 (559元) | 627元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$218,676 (465元) | 658元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$54,934,900 (116,790元) | 141,996元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,480 (5.27元) | 7元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,664 (246元) | 152元 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,705 (38元) | 29元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$28,664 (61元) | 36元 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,742 (214元) | 281元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$21,848 (46元) | 46元 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,351 (28元) | 39元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,497 (33元) | 36元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,270 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,450 (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,687 (31元) | 56元 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,418 (103元) | 163元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,512 (50元) | 89元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$140,049 (298元) | 966元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,302 (198元) | 393元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,559 (39元) | 60元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,281 (13元) | 34元 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,879 (12元) | 31元 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,685,710 (3,584元) | 3,300元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (0.53元) | 1.02元 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,233 (243元) | 321元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,583 (12元) | 21元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,570 prices entered by 1,085 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in China
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