Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 142% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$56,648) | COL$16,861 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$31,032) | COL$16,589 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (COL$21,734) | COL$7,018 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (COL$4,117) | COL$2,729 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.50 (COL$16,797) | COL$5,427 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (COL$9,839) | COL$2,678 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (COL$28,201) | COL$7,642 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (COL$9,395) | COL$5,038 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (COL$6,249) | COL$2,191 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (COL$7,575) | COL$2,867 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$29,033) | COL$41,579 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (COL$7,667) | COL$3,974 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (COL$4,343) | COL$2,132 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in France is 170% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,159 (COL$8,061,986) | COL$2,556,880 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,326 (COL$4,949,223) | COL$1,262,320 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (COL$494,463) | COL$254,998 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (COL$4,388,021) | COL$1,501,370 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €910 (COL$3,398,233) | COL$833,985 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (COL$295,308) | COL$165,240 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (COL$83,646) | COL$75,275 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €407 (COL$1,519,355) | COL$1,238,170 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (COL$447,199) | COL$321,049 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$28,955) | COL$16,447 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (COL$59,277) | COL$15,825 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in France is 58% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (COL$334,922) | COL$157,861 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$128,252) | COL$98,579 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (COL$358,333) | COL$244,525 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (COL$437,652) | COL$204,643 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in France is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,701 (COL$88,491,095) | COL$58,607,800 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (COL$5,512) | COL$3,062 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (COL$252,677) | COL$121,435 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (COL$16,256) | COL$14,408 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$28,171) | COL$19,815 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$92,147) | COL$78,331 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.49 (COL$16,757) | COL$18,226 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (COL$14,759) | COL$12,462 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (COL$14,931) | COL$14,784 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (COL$6,534) | COL$6,313 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (COL$7,935) | COL$4,231 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (COL$84,411) | COL$19,733 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 124% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (COL$138,179) | COL$38,499 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (COL$75,227) | COL$21,505 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (COL$271,783) | COL$98,513 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (COL$201,869) | COL$88,525 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$39,811) | COL$21,932 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (COL$14,884) | COL$6,838 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (COL$22,079) | COL$4,155 | + 431% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (COL$1,644,316) | COL$1,688,940 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (COL$652) | COL$194 | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (COL$159,587) | COL$111,133 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (COL$31,915) | COL$6,498 | + 391% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in France is 115% more expensive than in Colombia
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