- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,132 (元28) | 元52 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,450 (元35) | 元33 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,949 (元16) | 元15 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,502 (元5.69) | 元16 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,745 (元11) | 元15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,742 (元6) | 元8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,218 (元16) | 元62 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,103 (元12) | 元14 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,159 (元4.91) | 元7 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,649 (元6) | 元5.58 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,734 (元77) | 元112 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,715 (元8) | 元8 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,297 (元5.23) | 元13 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,637,940 (元6,001) | 元9,857 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,438,260 (元3,272) | 元4,887 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$307,599 (元700) | 元453 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,628,420 (元3,705) | 元5,271 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$979,914 (元2,229) | 元3,511 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$218,478 (元497) | 元303 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,657 (元165) | 元85 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,314,400 (元2,990) | 元2,507 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,405 (元681) | 元625 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,799 (元40) | 元40 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,393 (元24) | 元37 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,370 (元392) | 元536 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$132,166 (元301) | 元264 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,275 (元572) | 元623 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$229,081 (元521) | 元624 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,096,600 (元141,268) | 元141,949 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (元5.35) | 元7 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,216 (元262) | 元145 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,372 (元37) | 元25 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,235 (元51) | 元41 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,544 (元265) | 元312 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,997 (元36) | 元31 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,143 (元30) | 元38 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,091 (元34) | 元37 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,251 (元14) | 元9 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,815 (元9) | 元13 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,428 (元40) | 元58 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$54,360 (元124) | 元167 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,291 (元55) | 元95 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$129,988 (元296) | 元852 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,736 (元231) | 元404 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,993 (元45) | 元61 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,870 (元13) | 元34 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,911 (元16) | 元32 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,643,110 (元3,738) | 元3,309 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (元0.50) | 元0.81 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$109,570 (元249) | 元355 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,161 (元12) | 元21 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,286 prices entered by 1,195 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in China
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