Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 108% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$75,626) | COL$30,316 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$45,142) | COL$23,062 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (COL$27,006) | COL$10,494 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (COL$5,945) | COL$4,135 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (COL$17,751) | COL$9,324 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (COL$14,055) | COL$4,240 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$33,096) | COL$11,440 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.70 (COL$13,500) | COL$7,683 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (COL$9,125) | COL$3,917 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (COL$4,732) | COL$3,912 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$33,633) | COL$49,196 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (COL$9,519) | COL$5,670 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (COL$8,278) | COL$2,955 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 246% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,016 (COL$10,069,424) | COL$2,849,990 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,559 (COL$7,787,356) | COL$1,572,310 | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €216 (COL$1,076,838) | COL$309,623 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,297 (COL$6,477,965) | COL$1,745,190 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €962 (COL$4,807,230) | COL$1,083,010 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €190 (COL$949,146) | COL$184,893 | + 413% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (COL$167,810) | COL$76,594 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (COL$2,146,258) | COL$1,473,490 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (COL$713,361) | COL$455,723 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (COL$50,112) | COL$21,499 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (COL$88,079) | COL$17,001 | + 418% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (COL$418,624) | COL$199,598 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (COL$186,992) | COL$125,658 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (COL$445,678) | COL$321,781 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (COL$609,959) | COL$237,737 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 132% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,798 (COL$128,881,374) | COL$65,209,500 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (COL$9,840) | COL$3,192 | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (COL$356,298) | COL$139,065 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 93% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (COL$53,409) | COL$17,143 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$37,888) | COL$22,158 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (COL$420,631) | COL$100,021 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.66 (COL$18,291) | COL$19,457 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (COL$12,685) | COL$12,118 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (COL$19,054) | COL$16,724 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$8,137) | COL$7,526 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (COL$7,776) | COL$5,807 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$104,323) | COL$26,074 | + 300% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 136% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (COL$203,945) | COL$41,747 | + 389% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (COL$119,734) | COL$28,278 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (COL$694,007) | COL$121,749 | + 470% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (COL$295,256) | COL$111,482 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$53,922) | COL$29,614 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (COL$17,243) | COL$9,576 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (COL$20,270) | COL$4,562 | + 344% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €708 (COL$3,535,451) | COL$2,641,590 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (COL$496) | COL$229 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (COL$217,919) | COL$119,330 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$40,927) | COL$8,338 | + 391% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 149% more expensive than in Colombia
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