Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 153% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$69,215) | COL$22,138 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$36,045) | COL$17,239 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (COL$25,115) | COL$7,284 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (COL$4,555) | COL$2,723 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (COL$16,440) | COL$5,450 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (COL$11,695) | COL$2,764 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$25,354) | COL$7,861 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (COL$10,531) | COL$5,378 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (COL$6,527) | COL$2,124 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (COL$8,478) | COL$2,961 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$30,901) | COL$40,381 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (COL$8,668) | COL$4,256 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (COL$4,498) | COL$2,184 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in France is 177% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,907 (COL$7,979,660) | COL$2,544,290 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,246 (COL$5,213,668) | COL$1,219,720 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (COL$728,554) | COL$223,080 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €971 (COL$4,063,460) | COL$1,515,210 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €685 (COL$2,866,407) | COL$827,339 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (COL$363,219) | COL$156,810 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$102,377) | COL$71,603 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €417 (COL$1,743,423) | COL$1,194,910 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$334,781) | COL$349,760 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 (COL$24,196) | COL$19,339 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$52,369) | COL$10,204 | + 413% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in France is 86% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (COL$371,364) | COL$159,394 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (COL$166,265) | COL$104,048 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (COL$423,881) | COL$246,178 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (COL$479,819) | COL$210,845 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in France is 89% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,302 (COL$105,875,608) | COL$61,981,700 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (COL$5,875) | COL$2,412 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (COL$254,556) | COL$127,848 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$28,641) | COL$15,899 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$31,840) | COL$13,693 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$104,914) | COL$80,336 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.10 (COL$21,334) | COL$18,245 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (COL$17,188) | COL$12,071 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (COL$16,205) | COL$15,312 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (COL$7,419) | COL$6,321 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (COL$8,815) | COL$4,656 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (COL$90,526) | COL$20,089 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 172% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (COL$174,257) | COL$33,903 | + 414% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$88,617) | COL$23,601 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (COL$303,099) | COL$92,064 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (COL$257,090) | COL$97,727 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$43,333) | COL$21,885 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 (COL$15,659) | COL$7,423 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (COL$27,447) | COL$3,540 | + 675% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (COL$1,996,865) | COL$1,778,020 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (COL$1,291) | COL$192 | + 571% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (COL$155,954) | COL$121,424 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (COL$41,401) | COL$8,423 | + 392% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in France is 133% more expensive than in Colombia
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