- 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$39,311) | COL$12,122 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$26,556) | COL$15,466 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (COL$13,545) | COL$6,931 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (COL$3,509) | COL$2,496 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (COL$10,824) | COL$4,803 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (COL$8,923) | COL$2,674 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 (COL$17,936) | COL$7,114 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (COL$8,762) | COL$5,096 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (COL$5,536) | COL$2,160 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (COL$3,250) | COL$2,692 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$23,401) | COL$33,250 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (COL$6,221) | COL$3,676 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (COL$4,392) | COL$2,243 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 98% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,426 (COL$5,048,419) | COL$2,520,990 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 (COL$3,846,072) | COL$1,432,830 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (COL$615,983) | COL$312,198 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €901 (COL$3,189,461) | COL$1,590,080 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 (COL$2,398,426) | COL$953,826 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (COL$424,173) | COL$208,535 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (COL$82,747) | COL$70,634 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (COL$1,342,469) | COL$1,296,000 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$329,182) | COL$298,917 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.35 (COL$18,960) | COL$18,554 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$45,345) | COL$12,629 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (COL$308,048) | COL$173,372 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (COL$122,764) | COL$129,668 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (COL$323,674) | COL$256,781 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (COL$401,977) | COL$231,603 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 84% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,666 (COL$73,181,568) | COL$60,090,600 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (COL$4,915) | COL$2,360 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (COL$255,930) | COL$113,104 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (COL$22,341) | COL$17,079 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$32,488) | COL$20,457 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (COL$216,699) | COL$115,867 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.38 (COL$11,959) | COL$17,415 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (COL$7,550) | COL$13,117 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (COL$7,426) | COL$14,983 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (COL$4,877) | COL$6,384 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (COL$5,067) | COL$3,981 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$73,138) | COL$17,404 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 76% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (COL$112,746) | COL$56,299 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (COL$77,751) | COL$24,220 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (COL$456,501) | COL$133,988 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (COL$186,382) | COL$98,688 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$31,423) | COL$20,040 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (COL$11,350) | COL$5,906 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (COL$12,146) | COL$6,681 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (COL$1,628,085) | COL$1,628,890 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (COL$440) | COL$227 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (COL$134,597) | COL$110,127 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (COL$22,532) | COL$5,149 | + 338% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Germany is 81% more expensive than in Colombia
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