Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in France is 93% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
France | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (COL$80,313) | COL$35,926 | + 124% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (COL$44,512) | COL$26,648 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (COL$29,622) | COL$10,705 | + 177% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (COL$5,777) | COL$4,545 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (COL$19,730) | COL$9,776 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (COL$14,322) | COL$4,171 | + 243% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$31,161) | COL$12,479 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (COL$11,657) | COL$9,405 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (COL$7,864) | COL$3,552 | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (COL$10,565) | COL$4,084 | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$39,188) | COL$47,778 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (COL$9,743) | COL$6,561 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (COL$5,484) | COL$3,694 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 134% | |||
Housing in France is 134% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
France | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (COL$7,205,284) | COL$3,431,470 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (COL$5,628,137) | COL$1,816,540 | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (COL$807,101) | COL$334,934 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (COL$4,354,050) | COL$1,939,220 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (COL$3,581,697) | COL$1,047,990 | + 242% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (COL$570,795) | COL$234,976 | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (COL$116,674) | COL$74,151 | + 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (COL$1,929,582) | COL$1,386,040 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (COL$596,060) | COL$444,453 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (COL$46,807) | COL$21,857 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (COL$69,265) | COL$14,400 | + 381% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in France is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
France | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (COL$406,707) | COL$205,158 | + 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (COL$166,937) | COL$139,363 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (COL$422,281) | COL$358,761 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (COL$530,276) | COL$301,004 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in France is 70% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
France | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (COL$124,554,387) | COL$73,975,400 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (COL$7,956) | COL$4,009 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (COL$255,710) | COL$147,580 | + 73% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in France is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
France | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (COL$12,799) | COL$21,178 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$33,881) | COL$27,786 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (COL$133,303) | COL$120,452 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (COL$15,378) | COL$24,902 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (COL$16,453) | COL$14,232 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (COL$16,167) | COL$19,846 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (COL$10,888) | COL$8,145 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (COL$11,834) | COL$6,086 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$89,360) | COL$32,498 | + 175% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in France is 145% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
France | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (COL$202,384) | COL$51,543 | + 293% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (COL$102,878) | COL$30,038 | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (COL$432,418) | COL$134,433 | + 222% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (COL$317,548) | COL$125,396 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (COL$48,745) | COL$33,247 | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (COL$21,242) | COL$10,735 | + 98% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (COL$29,948) | COL$5,952 | + 403% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (COL$2,627,486) | COL$2,545,900 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (COL$1,000) | COL$203 | + 393% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (COL$152,245) | COL$112,857 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (COL$47,000) | COL$9,009 | + 422% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 94% more expensive than in Colombia
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