- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 103% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (COL$39,678) | COL$12,091 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$27,140) | COL$15,367 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (COL$13,463) | COL$7,140 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (COL$3,553) | COL$2,514 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (COL$11,089) | COL$4,918 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (COL$8,923) | COL$2,722 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (COL$18,453) | COL$6,957 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (COL$8,808) | COL$5,239 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (COL$5,629) | COL$2,204 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (COL$3,290) | COL$2,749 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$23,799) | COL$34,752 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (COL$6,388) | COL$3,628 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (COL$4,428) | COL$2,198 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 102% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,445 (COL$5,226,739) | COL$2,565,520 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,089 (COL$3,938,741) | COL$1,427,930 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (COL$651,575) | COL$316,350 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €906 (COL$3,275,189) | COL$1,614,810 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (COL$2,458,172) | COL$933,706 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (COL$466,931) | COL$227,143 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$85,406) | COL$72,646 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (COL$1,353,396) | COL$1,295,430 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (COL$339,008) | COL$295,619 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (COL$19,612) | COL$19,777 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$45,850) | COL$10,682 | + 329% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (COL$315,074) | COL$171,359 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (COL$125,880) | COL$117,467 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (COL$330,832) | COL$251,342 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (COL$409,076) | COL$221,185 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 88% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (COL$74,191,715) | COL$58,598,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (COL$5,088) | COL$2,421 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (COL$265,813) | COL$114,856 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$22,213) | COL$17,464 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$32,487) | COL$18,832 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (COL$217,442) | COL$96,765 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (COL$12,151) | COL$18,405 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (COL$7,875) | COL$12,726 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (COL$7,578) | COL$15,154 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (COL$4,920) | COL$6,234 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (COL$5,214) | COL$4,017 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$72,870) | COL$17,432 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 83% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (COL$114,087) | COL$49,692 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (COL$79,434) | COL$23,736 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (COL$460,024) | COL$139,903 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (COL$192,730) | COL$96,842 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$32,579) | COL$17,703 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (COL$11,781) | COL$5,907 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (COL$12,405) | COL$6,181 | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (COL$1,654,372) | COL$1,635,990 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (COL$453) | COL$242 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (COL$135,685) | COL$103,787 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (COL$23,407) | COL$5,210 | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Colombia
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