- Cost of Living
- France
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 148% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$53,519) | COL$12,622 | + 324% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$29,652) | COL$15,972 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (COL$21,085) | COL$7,768 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (COL$3,899) | COL$2,452 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (COL$15,527) | COL$4,922 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (COL$10,328) | COL$2,756 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$22,559) | COL$7,235 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (COL$9,225) | COL$4,895 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (COL$6,290) | COL$2,157 | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (COL$7,231) | COL$2,830 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$29,100) | COL$36,843 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (COL$7,191) | COL$3,641 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (COL$3,897) | COL$2,201 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in France is 145% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,161 (COL$7,675,942) | COL$2,570,440 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,677 (COL$5,957,674) | COL$1,432,120 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (COL$618,132) | COL$314,443 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,069 (COL$3,795,949) | COL$1,655,350 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €831 (COL$2,951,922) | COL$960,072 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (COL$422,839) | COL$215,041 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (COL$80,179) | COL$76,539 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (COL$1,302,850) | COL$1,283,440 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (COL$390,813) | COL$295,841 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$24,618) | COL$17,481 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$47,546) | COL$14,753 | + 222% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in France is 38% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (COL$312,689) | COL$163,899 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (COL$140,856) | COL$124,821 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (COL$352,255) | COL$259,746 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (COL$448,063) | COL$221,100 | + 103% | |
| 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 | €24,102 (COL$85,613,273) | COL$56,981,400 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (COL$5,328) | COL$2,419 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (COL$244,515) | COL$116,354 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (COL$17,640) | COL$19,904 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (COL$20,675) | COL$19,777 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$89,115) | COL$100,504 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.03 (COL$14,299) | COL$20,715 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (COL$14,441) | COL$13,052 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (COL$12,753) | COL$15,543 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (COL$6,400) | COL$5,815 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (COL$7,601) | COL$4,430 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (COL$80,306) | COL$16,681 | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 109% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (COL$141,546) | COL$49,667 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$74,560) | COL$23,553 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (COL$262,302) | COL$150,732 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (COL$217,938) | COL$100,249 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (COL$41,148) | COL$18,328 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (COL$14,267) | COL$6,068 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (COL$22,334) | COL$5,845 | + 282% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (COL$1,597,597) | COL$1,728,520 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (COL$619) | COL$274 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (COL$196,229) | COL$104,934 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$28,191) | COL$5,482 | + 414% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 109% more expensive than in Colombia
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