Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 96% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (COL$51,339) | COL$26,946 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$37,282) | COL$19,484 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (COL$16,446) | COL$8,086 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (COL$4,424) | COL$2,887 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (COL$14,420) | COL$6,426 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (COL$10,181) | COL$2,864 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (COL$23,296) | COL$9,180 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (COL$11,297) | COL$6,002 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (COL$6,916) | COL$2,576 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (COL$3,784) | COL$3,025 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.92 (COL$27,095) | COL$41,451 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (COL$7,939) | COL$4,500 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (COL$6,297) | COL$2,335 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 220% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,769 (COL$8,094,828) | COL$2,592,070 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,313 (COL$6,009,694) | COL$1,276,050 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (COL$870,692) | COL$246,780 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (COL$4,566,297) | COL$1,373,610 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €737 (COL$3,373,163) | COL$791,618 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (COL$562,290) | COL$160,331 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (COL$144,958) | COL$64,742 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (COL$1,633,747) | COL$1,270,050 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (COL$414,760) | COL$351,451 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.85 (COL$26,755) | COL$17,986 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (COL$63,369) | COL$12,275 | + 416% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 60% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (COL$353,983) | COL$192,249 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$157,327) | COL$110,478 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (COL$365,872) | COL$273,100 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (COL$521,061) | COL$218,609 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 126% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,112 (COL$105,767,782) | COL$62,557,100 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (COL$6,759) | COL$2,979 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (COL$369,777) | COL$133,845 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$30,710) | COL$14,595 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$32,031) | COL$13,944 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (COL$174,353) | COL$84,738 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (COL$13,405) | COL$15,360 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (COL$9,172) | COL$12,487 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (COL$11,136) | COL$15,729 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (COL$6,277) | COL$6,159 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (COL$7,269) | COL$4,890 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$91,562) | COL$23,691 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 120% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (COL$150,925) | COL$34,490 | + 338% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (COL$104,280) | COL$24,661 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (COL$510,920) | COL$84,166 | + 507% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (COL$244,856) | COL$94,624 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$39,155) | COL$24,712 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (COL$13,908) | COL$8,073 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (COL$17,773) | COL$3,666 | + 385% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (COL$2,251,581) | COL$2,001,630 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (COL$491) | COL$221 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (COL$160,291) | COL$123,758 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (COL$31,738) | COL$7,802 | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 133% more expensive than in Colombia
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