Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
Colombia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 (66元) | 37元 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 (49元) | 39元 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 (20元) | 13元 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 (8元) | 10元 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (23元) | 55元 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 (17元) | 15元 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 (8元) | 6元 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 (88元) | 87元 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 (12元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 (7元) | 11元 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
Colombia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 (6,351元) | 13,566元 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 (3,362元) | 7,567元 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 (620元) | 499元 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 (3,589元) | 6,485元 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 (1,940元) | 4,297元 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 (435元) | 321元 | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 (137元) | 94元 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 (2,565元) | 1,393元 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 (823元) | 485元 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 (40元) | 40元 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 (27元) | 46元 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
Colombia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 (380元) | 452元 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 (258元) | 258元 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 (664元) | 612元 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 (557元) | 779元 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is about the same as in China | ||||
Colombia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 (136,923元) | 166,194元 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 (273元) | 252元 | + 9% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
Colombia | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (39元) | 43元 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (51元) | 40元 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 (223元) | 212元 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (46元) | 46元 | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 (26元) | 49元 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 (37元) | 41元 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 (15元) | 12元 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 (60元) | 94元 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
Colombia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 (95元) | 251元 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 (56元) | 107元 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (249元) | 895元 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 (232元) | 293元 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 (62元) | 77元 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 (20元) | 29元 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 (11元) | 16元 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (4,712元) | 3,577元 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (0.38元) | 0.40元 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 (209元) | 356元 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 (17元) | 25元 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in China
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