- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,081 (元27) | 元54 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,632 (元35) | 元33 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,039 (元16) | 元17 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,559 (元5.69) | 元16 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,723 (元10) | 元16 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,748 (元6) | 元8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,228 (元16) | 元63 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,086 (元11) | 元14 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,271 (元5.05) | 元7 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,604 (元5.79) | 元5.32 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,411 (元72) | 元108 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,848 (元9) | 元8 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,173 (元4.83) | 元13 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,608,380 (元5,797) | 元10,352 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,478,130 (元3,285) | 元5,294 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$335,035 (元745) | 元454 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,627,090 (元3,616) | 元5,540 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$969,011 (元2,154) | 元3,778 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$222,546 (元495) | 元339 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$69,216 (元154) | 元87 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,306,080 (元2,903) | 元2,333 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,912 (元667) | 元668 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,577 (元44) | 元40 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,542 (元28) | 元35 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$168,927 (元375) | 元543 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$140,945 (元313) | 元254 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,041 (元551) | 元616 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$234,102 (元520) | 元612 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,025,900 (元137,844) | 元147,964 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,391 (元5.31) | 元7 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,163 (元251) | 元152 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,092 (元34) | 元25 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,511 (元48) | 元41 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$110,407 (元245) | 元265 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,534 (元39) | 元32 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,986 (元29) | 元44 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,823 (元33) | 元37 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,345 (元14) | 元9 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,814 (元8) | 元12 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,932 (元35) | 元62 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,763 (元117) | 元169 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,229 (元54) | 元97 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,731 (元306) | 元858 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$91,883 (元204) | 元417 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,005 (元44) | 元66 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,708 (元13) | 元35 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,967 (元15) | 元35 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,626,290 (元3,614) | 元3,326 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$318 (元0.71) | 元5.50 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,875 (元242) | 元420 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,041 (元11) | 元20 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,262 prices entered by 1,260 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in China
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