Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 101% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (COL$87,475) | COL$33,858 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (COL$52,293) | COL$27,957 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (COL$31,276) | COL$11,152 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (COL$6,076) | COL$5,007 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 (COL$21,907) | COL$10,419 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (COL$14,886) | COL$4,588 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (COL$34,781) | COL$14,066 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (COL$11,170) | COL$9,968 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (COL$9,101) | COL$4,795 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (COL$10,011) | COL$4,242 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (COL$42,752) | COL$52,897 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (COL$11,298) | COL$7,199 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (COL$6,234) | COL$3,676 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in France is 120% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,667 (COL$7,461,286) | COL$3,594,380 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,587 (COL$7,101,538) | COL$2,101,040 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (COL$826,739) | COL$351,853 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €947 (COL$4,237,889) | COL$1,996,840 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (COL$3,105,845) | COL$1,467,010 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (COL$509,417) | COL$235,387 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (COL$109,690) | COL$70,697 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (COL$1,418,105) | COL$1,413,110 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (COL$718,148) | COL$422,285 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$37,092) | COL$26,119 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (COL$70,125) | COL$16,372 | + 328% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in France is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (COL$401,517) | COL$238,560 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (COL$176,271) | COL$134,909 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (COL$473,701) | COL$384,472 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (COL$522,487) | COL$308,043 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in France is 76% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (COL$124,543,359) | COL$74,633,500 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (COL$8,029) | COL$4,145 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (COL$285,457) | COL$154,591 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (COL$13,580) | COL$22,191 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$30,106) | COL$26,059 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (COL$120,548) | COL$112,618 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.82 (COL$26,055) | COL$25,781 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (COL$19,012) | COL$14,567 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (COL$19,274) | COL$18,171 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (COL$11,909) | COL$8,000 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (COL$12,643) | COL$7,421 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (COL$109,179) | COL$34,318 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 140% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| France | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (COL$199,520) | COL$63,135 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (COL$106,046) | COL$31,745 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (COL$464,624) | COL$136,966 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (COL$313,415) | COL$143,439 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (COL$52,729) | COL$38,036 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (COL$20,557) | COL$10,754 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (COL$32,810) | COL$6,413 | + 412% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (COL$2,939,390) | COL$2,503,600 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (COL$1,223) | COL$266 | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (COL$153,194) | COL$147,387 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (COL$53,440) | COL$9,848 | + 443% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in France is 95% more expensive than in Colombia
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