- Cost of Living
- France
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 161% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$54,579) | COL$12,137 | + 350% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$29,987) | COL$15,415 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (COL$22,091) | COL$7,140 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (COL$4,161) | COL$2,505 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.27 (COL$15,466) | COL$4,883 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (COL$10,356) | COL$2,727 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$25,120) | COL$7,006 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (COL$9,489) | COL$5,202 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (COL$6,423) | COL$2,198 | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.06 (COL$7,468) | COL$2,754 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$28,828) | COL$34,719 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.10 (COL$7,592) | COL$3,621 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (COL$4,046) | COL$2,198 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in France is 152% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,223 (COL$8,043,860) | COL$2,569,770 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,602 (COL$5,796,223) | COL$1,424,310 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (COL$627,559) | COL$316,350 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 (COL$3,702,527) | COL$1,612,190 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €786 (COL$2,844,140) | COL$933,706 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (COL$386,956) | COL$227,143 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (COL$83,275) | COL$73,117 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (COL$1,319,411) | COL$1,308,470 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (COL$383,147) | COL$295,619 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$23,931) | COL$19,476 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$48,118) | COL$10,625 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in France is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (COL$322,858) | COL$167,637 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (COL$140,153) | COL$118,674 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (COL$372,441) | COL$253,156 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (COL$496,780) | COL$221,756 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in France is 86% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,102 (COL$83,579,275) | COL$58,598,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (COL$5,387) | COL$2,421 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (COL$245,947) | COL$114,432 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (COL$19,601) | COL$17,464 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$24,290) | COL$18,832 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$90,816) | COL$96,765 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (COL$15,719) | COL$18,405 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (COL$14,378) | COL$12,897 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (COL$13,306) | COL$15,277 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (COL$6,182) | COL$6,193 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (COL$7,488) | COL$3,965 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (COL$78,311) | COL$17,419 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 123% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (COL$149,053) | COL$49,692 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$74,874) | COL$23,609 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (COL$298,766) | COL$139,903 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (COL$228,420) | COL$99,538 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$41,496) | COL$17,653 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (COL$13,993) | COL$5,885 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (COL$22,762) | COL$6,056 | + 276% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €456 (COL$1,648,616) | COL$1,635,990 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (COL$575) | COL$242 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (COL$207,862) | COL$103,257 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$28,953) | COL$5,214 | + 455% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 115% more expensive than in Colombia
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