Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 111% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$51,649) | COL$22,093 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$34,689) | COL$17,264 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.74 (COL$16,060) | COL$7,276 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (COL$4,134) | COL$2,725 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (COL$12,601) | COL$5,445 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (COL$11,308) | COL$2,768 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.46 (COL$23,470) | COL$7,916 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (COL$10,688) | COL$5,432 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (COL$6,590) | COL$2,136 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (COL$4,339) | COL$2,959 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$30,398) | COL$40,384 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (COL$7,710) | COL$4,260 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (COL$5,677) | COL$2,180 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 168% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,432 (COL$6,152,144) | COL$2,546,020 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,190 (COL$5,109,235) | COL$1,216,580 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (COL$732,879) | COL$226,664 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €960 (COL$4,122,717) | COL$1,510,930 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €695 (COL$2,987,011) | COL$825,066 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (COL$518,104) | COL$153,635 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (COL$108,523) | COL$71,771 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €366 (COL$1,570,977) | COL$1,194,850 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$398,156) | COL$334,333 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.46 (COL$23,451) | COL$18,726 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (COL$67,711) | COL$10,235 | + 562% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (COL$343,449) | COL$163,135 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (COL$161,306) | COL$103,158 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (COL$385,975) | COL$243,575 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (COL$505,495) | COL$209,755 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 108% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,464 (COL$100,772,142) | COL$60,557,200 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (COL$5,592) | COL$2,403 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (COL$309,538) | COL$128,727 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$30,725) | COL$15,851 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (COL$42,351) | COL$13,840 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (COL$236,339) | COL$81,202 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (COL$13,591) | COL$18,127 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (COL$9,464) | COL$12,099 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.39 (COL$10,278) | COL$15,276 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (COL$5,688) | COL$6,265 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (COL$7,093) | COL$4,591 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$89,532) | COL$20,199 | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 129% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (COL$150,202) | COL$33,368 | + 350% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (COL$99,719) | COL$23,575 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (COL$465,029) | COL$90,084 | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (COL$251,846) | COL$96,450 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$38,700) | COL$21,926 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (COL$15,060) | COL$7,601 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (COL$15,134) | COL$3,511 | + 331% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (COL$2,124,368) | COL$1,801,270 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (COL$498) | COL$217 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (COL$179,236) | COL$119,760 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (COL$29,334) | COL$8,275 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 123% more expensive than in Colombia
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