Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 91% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$42,786) | COL$16,832 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$27,486) | COL$16,560 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (COL$14,210) | COL$7,003 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (COL$3,484) | COL$2,731 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (COL$10,527) | COL$5,400 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (COL$9,332) | COL$2,641 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (COL$19,401) | COL$7,627 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (COL$8,735) | COL$5,064 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (COL$6,111) | COL$2,177 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (COL$3,436) | COL$2,873 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$22,293) | COL$41,711 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (COL$6,567) | COL$3,950 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (COL$4,606) | COL$2,119 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 125% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,480 (COL$5,465,074) | COL$2,552,720 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,111 (COL$4,101,113) | COL$1,249,780 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (COL$734,773) | COL$253,792 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €926 (COL$3,418,937) | COL$1,505,230 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (COL$2,594,498) | COL$832,282 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (COL$490,080) | COL$163,901 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (COL$83,604) | COL$74,840 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €404 (COL$1,491,372) | COL$1,223,180 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (COL$317,665) | COL$310,335 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (COL$22,659) | COL$16,335 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$49,378) | COL$15,874 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (COL$297,766) | COL$158,239 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (COL$141,131) | COL$97,904 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (COL$336,020) | COL$243,049 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (COL$422,560) | COL$200,146 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,991 (COL$77,518,447) | COL$58,643,500 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (COL$5,243) | COL$3,071 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (COL$280,895) | COL$121,029 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$22,865) | COL$14,781 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (COL$41,153) | COL$20,042 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (COL$198,817) | COL$78,599 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.77 (COL$13,916) | COL$18,064 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.02 (COL$7,475) | COL$12,432 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (COL$8,326) | COL$14,569 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.28 (COL$4,715) | COL$6,209 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (COL$5,636) | COL$4,339 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$72,073) | COL$19,488 | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (COL$126,001) | COL$38,522 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$75,816) | COL$21,399 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (COL$302,145) | COL$100,113 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (COL$209,669) | COL$88,285 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$32,715) | COL$21,939 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (COL$11,634) | COL$6,812 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (COL$13,618) | COL$4,271 | + 219% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (COL$1,685,003) | COL$1,694,500 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (COL$359) | COL$193 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (COL$149,644) | COL$110,818 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (COL$25,223) | COL$6,448 | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 92% more expensive than in Colombia
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