- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- China
- Comparison
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$12,187 (26元) | 53元 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,791 (34元) | 34元 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,530 (16元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,461 (5.32元) | 15元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,986 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,883 (6元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,130 (15元) | 59元 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,174 (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (4.75元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,803 (6元) | 5.79元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,809 (80元) | 113元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,603 (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,165 (4.68元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,612,900 (5,650元) | 9,794元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,443,400 (3,121元) | 4,472元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$320,060 (692元) | 440元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,690,550 (3,655元) | 5,657元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$957,446 (2,070元) | 3,586元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$247,103 (534元) | 322元 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,774 (164元) | 84元 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,322,900 (2,860元) | 2,213元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,877 (646元) | 663元 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,344 (46元) | 39元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,470 (29元) | 39元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,508 (356元) | 560元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$122,398 (265元) | 268元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,168 (552元) | 606元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,757 (488元) | 676元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,073,500 (125,570元) | 143,546元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,388 (5.16元) | 7元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,485 (252元) | 151元 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,653 (38元) | 27元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (41元) | 33元 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,584 (211元) | 364元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,207 (44元) | 27元 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,849 (28元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (33元) | 37元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,151 (13元) | 10元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,037 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,859 (39元) | 61元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,519 (107元) | 155元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,312 (50元) | 87元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$141,010 (305元) | 771元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,195 (221元) | 374元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,517 (40元) | 59元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (13元) | 33元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,925 (13元) | 34元 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,686,760 (3,647元) | 3,300元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$249 (0.54元) | 1.00元 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,775 (224元) | 302元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,370 (12元) | 20元 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,557 prices entered by 1,115 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in China
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