Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 139% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (COL$91,911) | COL$30,205 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (COL$50,897) | COL$23,267 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (COL$30,550) | COL$10,345 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (COL$6,594) | COL$4,041 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.45 (COL$21,894) | COL$8,999 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (COL$13,762) | COL$4,238 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (COL$44,163) | COL$11,035 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (COL$14,180) | COL$7,494 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (COL$8,983) | COL$3,902 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (COL$9,732) | COL$3,737 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$44,694) | COL$47,265 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (COL$10,545) | COL$5,495 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (COL$5,884) | COL$2,930 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in France is 186% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,819 (COL$8,958,707) | COL$2,839,660 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,677 (COL$8,257,956) | COL$1,584,450 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (COL$695,850) | COL$273,670 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,025 (COL$5,047,938) | COL$1,785,200 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €763 (COL$3,757,508) | COL$1,083,580 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (COL$488,591) | COL$181,491 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$119,605) | COL$72,184 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (COL$1,535,820) | COL$1,442,580 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (COL$406,301) | COL$441,401 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 (COL$29,421) | COL$21,313 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (COL$71,837) | COL$13,423 | + 435% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in France is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (COL$463,225) | COL$198,026 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$168,104) | COL$124,303 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (COL$411,364) | COL$319,316 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (COL$592,437) | COL$234,404 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in France is 103% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,045 (COL$108,575,996) | COL$67,720,600 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (COL$9,282) | COL$3,182 | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (COL$304,330) | COL$136,477 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 (COL$22,554) | COL$17,358 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.19 (COL$25,545) | COL$22,158 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (COL$130,591) | COL$100,322 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (COL$20,683) | COL$19,457 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (COL$21,098) | COL$12,402 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (COL$14,005) | COL$16,672 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (COL$9,310) | COL$7,152 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (COL$10,555) | COL$5,808 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$104,435) | COL$26,616 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 114% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (COL$208,571) | COL$41,264 | + 405% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (COL$108,329) | COL$28,589 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (COL$407,806) | COL$121,749 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (COL$288,318) | COL$112,693 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$48,447) | COL$29,663 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.21 (COL$20,758) | COL$9,567 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (COL$29,390) | COL$4,620 | + 536% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (COL$2,246,688) | COL$2,641,590 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (COL$493) | COL$218 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (COL$157,772) | COL$117,334 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (COL$48,673) | COL$8,070 | + 503% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 125% more expensive than in Colombia
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