Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,269 (40元) | 54元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,247 (31元) | 36元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,185 (13元) | 15元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,726 (4.87元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,367 (10元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,715 (4.85元) | 9元 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,914 (14元) | 56元 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,404 (10元) | 12元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,157 (3.86元) | 6元 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (5.31元) | 6元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,869 (73元) | 108元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,266 (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,120 (3.79元) | 10元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,523,890 (4,513元) | 7,480元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,196,580 (2,140元) | 4,546元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,366 (410元) | 406元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,468,330 (2,626元) | 6,893元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$824,213 (1,474元) | 3,954元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,346 (278元) | 261元 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,782 (128元) | 84元 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,190,180 (2,128元) | 2,223元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$327,493 (586元) | 622元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,465 (33元) | 47元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,516 (19元) | 44元 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$165,539 (296元) | 381元 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$102,111 (183元) | 227元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$247,455 (442元) | 581元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$203,245 (363元) | 513元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,910,100 (107,125元) | 160,747元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,368 (4.23元) | 6元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,448 (231元) | 177元 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,534 (28元) | 29元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,506 (24元) | 35元 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,284 (151元) | 441元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,459 (31元) | 31元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,331 (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,331 (27元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,195 (11元) | 9元 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,758 (9元) | 11元 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,966 (37元) | 84元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,481 (60元) | 201元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,827 (43元) | 94元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$89,727 (160元) | 978元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,075 (170元) | 413元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,296 (40元) | 70元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,791 (14元) | 34元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,463 (6元) | 31元 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 (3,206元) | 3,170元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$240 (0.43元) | 0.55元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,057 (213元) | 419元 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,246 (15元) | 22元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in China
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