Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$38,949 (66元) | 42元 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,423 (51元) | 36元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,122 (19元) | 15元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,108 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,083 (17元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,506 (8元) | 11元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,469 (26元) | 50元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,807 (17元) | 16元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,237 (7元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,114 (9元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$55,644 (94元) | 94元 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,532 (13元) | 9元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,125 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,406,810 (5,754元) | 12,848元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,973,560 (3,333元) | 5,937元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$352,633 (596元) | 450元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,903,990 (3,216元) | 6,875元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,192,850 (2,015元) | 3,656元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$251,863 (425元) | 296元 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,205 (114元) | 100元 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,384,660 (2,339元) | 1,460元 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$457,780 (773元) | 553元 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,801 (45元) | 43元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,176 (39元) | 55元 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$229,642 (388元) | 418元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$155,084 (262元) | 296元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$375,299 (634元) | 553元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$303,919 (513元) | 705元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$78,685,000 (132,892元) | 148,726元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,258 (7元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$162,691 (275元) | 228元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,964 (46元) | 51元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,331 (51元) | 84元 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,042 (174元) | 114元 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,042 (36元) | 67元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,467 (28元) | 57元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,302 (34元) | 25元 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,324 (14元) | 7元 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,502 (14元) | 13元 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,891 (57元) | 85元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,544 (112元) | 178元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,872 (56元) | 109元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$158,605 (268元) | 1,179元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$152,064 (257元) | 320元 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,745 (64元) | 81元 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,587 (20元) | 28元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,350 (11元) | 15元 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,672,030 (4,513元) | 3,924元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$223 (0.38元) | 0.34元 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$134,153 (227元) | 414元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,737 (20元) | 25元 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in China
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