- Cost of Living
- France
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 160% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$54,497) | COL$12,150 | + 349% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$29,274) | COL$15,449 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.95 (COL$21,070) | COL$6,975 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (COL$4,201) | COL$2,500 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (COL$14,943) | COL$4,803 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (COL$9,903) | COL$2,674 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$23,803) | COL$7,114 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (COL$9,281) | COL$5,096 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (COL$6,157) | COL$2,160 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (COL$8,047) | COL$2,692 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$28,368) | COL$33,250 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.13 (COL$7,541) | COL$3,676 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (COL$3,994) | COL$2,243 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in France is 147% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,215 (COL$7,844,982) | COL$2,520,990 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,530 (COL$5,418,298) | COL$1,432,830 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (COL$552,829) | COL$312,198 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,028 (COL$3,640,257) | COL$1,590,080 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €778 (COL$2,754,186) | COL$953,826 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (COL$359,596) | COL$208,535 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (COL$81,438) | COL$70,634 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (COL$1,286,776) | COL$1,296,000 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (COL$366,062) | COL$298,917 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$24,009) | COL$18,554 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$46,902) | COL$12,629 | + 271% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in France is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (COL$310,732) | COL$173,372 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (COL$140,410) | COL$129,668 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (COL$364,121) | COL$256,781 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (COL$501,007) | COL$231,603 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in France is 83% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,392 (COL$82,837,383) | COL$59,556,200 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (COL$5,176) | COL$2,360 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (COL$239,187) | COL$113,104 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (COL$18,865) | COL$17,079 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$25,935) | COL$20,457 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$86,829) | COL$115,867 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (COL$14,999) | COL$17,415 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.05 (COL$14,334) | COL$13,117 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.86 (COL$13,671) | COL$14,983 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (COL$6,051) | COL$6,384 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (COL$7,775) | COL$3,981 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (COL$77,613) | COL$17,404 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 118% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (COL$150,371) | COL$56,299 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$73,949) | COL$24,220 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 (COL$340,904) | COL$133,988 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (COL$232,425) | COL$98,688 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$39,759) | COL$20,040 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (COL$13,977) | COL$5,906 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (COL$21,772) | COL$6,681 | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (COL$1,643,057) | COL$1,628,890 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (COL$573) | COL$227 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (COL$202,411) | COL$110,127 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$28,274) | COL$5,149 | + 449% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in France is 111% more expensive than in Colombia
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