- 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$12,067 (27元) | 53元 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,340 (35元) | 33元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,085 (16元) | 15元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,524 (5.68元) | 16元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,830 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,700 (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,125 (16元) | 60元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,094 (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,194 (4.94元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,713 (6元) | 5.63元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,713 (76元) | 115元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,680 (8元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,213 (4.98元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,604,150 (5,862元) | 9,977元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,443,710 (3,250元) | 4,679元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$315,528 (710元) | 428元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,595,960 (3,593元) | 5,568元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$943,911 (2,125元) | 3,518元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$216,427 (487元) | 294元 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,176 (158元) | 88元 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,292,040 (2,909元) | 2,285元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$306,657 (690元) | 634元 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,186 (43元) | 40元 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,703 (29元) | 38元 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,203 (388元) | 541元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,853 (281元) | 279元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,242 (572元) | 615元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,430 (507元) | 663元 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,723,200 (132,195元) | 143,740元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,383 (5.36元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,680 (258元) | 147元 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,914 (38元) | 25元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,480 (46元) | 38元 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$111,187 (250元) | 266元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,751 (40元) | 29元 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,904 (29元) | 36元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,155 (34元) | 39元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,365 (14元) | 9元 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,950 (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,601 (40元) | 59元 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$55,127 (124元) | 158元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,955 (54元) | 86元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$142,991 (322元) | 700元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,514 (226元) | 384元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,499 (44元) | 61元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,985 (13元) | 34元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,807 (15元) | 33元 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,621,690 (3,651元) | 3,316元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (0.49元) | 1.04元 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,662 (242元) | 337元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,157 (12元) | 20元 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in China
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