- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 93% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (COL$36,425) | COL$12,081 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$24,965) | COL$15,632 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (COL$12,855) | COL$7,039 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (COL$3,261) | COL$2,559 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 (COL$9,981) | COL$4,723 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.59 (COL$8,698) | COL$2,748 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.95 (COL$16,641) | COL$7,228 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (COL$7,883) | COL$5,086 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (COL$5,083) | COL$2,271 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (COL$3,248) | COL$2,604 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$23,136) | COL$32,411 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (COL$5,939) | COL$3,848 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (COL$4,403) | COL$2,173 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 82% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,416 (COL$4,761,985) | COL$2,608,380 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,088 (COL$3,659,574) | COL$1,478,130 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (COL$594,029) | COL$335,035 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €873 (COL$2,935,743) | COL$1,627,090 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (COL$2,132,093) | COL$969,011 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (COL$392,378) | COL$222,546 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$79,943) | COL$69,216 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (COL$1,315,170) | COL$1,306,080 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (COL$279,021) | COL$299,912 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (COL$17,451) | COL$19,577 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$44,609) | COL$12,542 | + 256% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (COL$280,525) | COL$168,927 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (COL$126,204) | COL$140,945 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (COL$296,236) | COL$248,041 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (COL$395,663) | COL$234,102 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 70% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,910 (COL$66,950,393) | COL$62,025,900 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (COL$4,466) | COL$2,391 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (COL$242,192) | COL$113,163 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$23,029) | COL$15,092 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$28,959) | COL$21,511 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (COL$197,813) | COL$110,407 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (COL$11,163) | COL$17,534 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (COL$6,676) | COL$12,986 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (COL$6,731) | COL$14,823 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (COL$4,435) | COL$6,345 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (COL$4,716) | COL$3,814 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$66,164) | COL$15,932 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (COL$106,496) | COL$52,763 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$70,856) | COL$24,229 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (COL$352,137) | COL$137,731 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$167,008) | COL$91,883 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$30,384) | COL$20,005 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (COL$10,624) | COL$5,708 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (COL$11,781) | COL$6,967 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (COL$1,540,357) | COL$1,626,290 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (COL$757) | COL$318 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (COL$148,833) | COL$108,875 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (COL$20,747) | COL$5,041 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
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Cost of living in Germany is 70% more expensive than in Colombia
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