- Cost of Living
- France
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 146% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (COL$52,604) | COL$12,147 | + 333% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$27,069) | COL$15,518 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (COL$20,364) | COL$7,000 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (COL$3,886) | COL$2,517 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (COL$13,891) | COL$4,730 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (COL$9,095) | COL$2,779 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$23,565) | COL$7,192 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (COL$8,714) | COL$5,102 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (COL$6,048) | COL$2,150 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (COL$7,574) | COL$2,588 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$28,300) | COL$33,414 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (COL$6,683) | COL$3,748 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (COL$3,732) | COL$2,234 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in France is 121% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,199 (COL$7,340,072) | COL$2,640,170 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,458 (COL$4,867,409) | COL$1,450,390 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (COL$478,843) | COL$346,879 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €935 (COL$3,122,388) | COL$1,600,430 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €779 (COL$2,599,554) | COL$956,112 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (COL$318,615) | COL$215,114 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$78,750) | COL$71,496 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €353 (COL$1,178,943) | COL$1,305,990 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (COL$364,690) | COL$301,876 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$25,189) | COL$17,606 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (COL$45,330) | COL$14,593 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in France is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (COL$304,862) | COL$172,781 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (COL$130,739) | COL$137,416 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (COL$343,759) | COL$246,795 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (COL$464,041) | COL$225,459 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in France is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,105 (COL$77,130,575) | COL$61,102,100 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (COL$4,756) | COL$2,327 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (COL$220,620) | COL$115,193 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.89 (COL$19,657) | COL$15,330 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$24,941) | COL$22,124 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (COL$86,699) | COL$120,292 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.58 (COL$15,300) | COL$15,304 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (COL$13,315) | COL$13,543 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (COL$13,234) | COL$15,214 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (COL$6,023) | COL$6,151 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (COL$7,537) | COL$3,634 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (COL$74,674) | COL$16,425 | + 355% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 121% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (COL$144,031) | COL$52,054 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$68,963) | COL$24,152 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (COL$296,939) | COL$130,625 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (COL$223,209) | COL$93,178 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$35,355) | COL$19,950 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.03 (COL$13,459) | COL$5,674 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (COL$20,176) | COL$6,708 | + 201% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (COL$1,569,942) | COL$1,650,930 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (COL$759) | COL$216 | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (COL$187,995) | COL$107,871 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$25,549) | COL$5,124 | + 399% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in France is 95% more expensive than in Colombia
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