- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (COL$38,579) | COL$12,622 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (COL$26,680) | COL$15,972 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (COL$13,392) | COL$7,768 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (COL$3,471) | COL$2,452 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (COL$11,169) | COL$4,922 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (COL$8,728) | COL$2,756 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 (COL$18,260) | COL$7,235 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (COL$8,370) | COL$4,895 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (COL$5,583) | COL$2,157 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (COL$3,283) | COL$2,830 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$23,664) | COL$36,843 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (COL$6,339) | COL$3,641 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (COL$4,470) | COL$2,201 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 96% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,452 (COL$5,159,353) | COL$2,570,440 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 (COL$3,856,478) | COL$1,432,120 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (COL$666,918) | COL$314,443 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 (COL$3,238,080) | COL$1,655,350 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (COL$2,416,297) | COL$960,072 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (COL$442,881) | COL$215,041 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$83,971) | COL$76,539 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (COL$1,323,232) | COL$1,283,440 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (COL$335,003) | COL$295,841 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (COL$19,419) | COL$17,481 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$45,169) | COL$14,753 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (COL$303,954) | COL$163,899 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (COL$125,177) | COL$124,821 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (COL$318,568) | COL$259,746 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (COL$385,513) | COL$221,100 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 87% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,734 (COL$73,651,250) | COL$56,981,400 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (COL$5,046) | COL$2,419 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (COL$261,616) | COL$116,354 | + 125% | |
| 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$21,464) | COL$19,904 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$33,284) | COL$19,777 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (COL$231,138) | COL$100,504 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (COL$11,803) | COL$20,715 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (COL$7,828) | COL$13,052 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.22 (COL$7,901) | COL$15,543 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (COL$4,902) | COL$5,815 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (COL$5,210) | COL$4,430 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$71,184) | COL$16,681 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$110,123) | COL$49,667 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (COL$77,688) | COL$23,553 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (COL$395,463) | COL$150,732 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (COL$191,858) | COL$100,249 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$31,817) | COL$18,328 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (COL$11,561) | COL$6,068 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (COL$12,148) | COL$5,845 | + 108% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €444 (COL$1,577,960) | COL$1,728,520 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (COL$447) | COL$274 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (COL$130,453) | COL$104,934 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (COL$23,064) | COL$5,482 | + 321% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Colombia
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