Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (COL$70,235) | COL$33,663 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (COL$47,032) | COL$27,275 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (COL$24,671) | COL$11,115 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (COL$5,762) | COL$4,898 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (COL$18,191) | COL$10,527 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (COL$13,206) | COL$4,279 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$32,256) | COL$13,858 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.82 (COL$12,583) | COL$9,468 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (COL$8,067) | COL$4,518 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (COL$5,191) | COL$4,059 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$29,881) | COL$51,410 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (COL$9,024) | COL$7,094 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.76 (COL$7,849) | COL$3,594 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 151% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,809 (COL$8,066,269) | COL$3,559,010 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,401 (COL$6,248,690) | COL$2,084,320 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (COL$1,093,187) | COL$351,576 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (COL$5,281,387) | COL$1,996,390 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €840 (COL$3,746,891) | COL$1,440,500 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €162 (COL$722,197) | COL$233,653 | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (COL$136,785) | COL$69,721 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (COL$1,727,302) | COL$1,384,870 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (COL$443,324) | COL$415,109 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$34,478) | COL$24,613 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (COL$74,182) | COL$16,273 | + 356% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (COL$387,880) | COL$232,008 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (COL$183,862) | COL$134,909 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$411,651) | COL$384,606 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (COL$593,445) | COL$302,864 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,862 (COL$133,182,660) | COL$74,633,500 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (COL$7,689) | COL$4,142 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (COL$223,510) | COL$154,644 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (COL$39,432) | COL$22,191 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (COL$44,271) | COL$26,059 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (COL$294,109) | COL$112,618 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.64 (COL$20,692) | COL$25,781 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.83 (COL$12,632) | COL$14,567 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 (COL$14,090) | COL$18,171 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (COL$9,108) | COL$8,000 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (COL$7,419) | COL$7,421 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (COL$103,991) | COL$32,831 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 101% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (COL$193,420) | COL$64,459 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (COL$116,431) | COL$31,400 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (COL$477,675) | COL$144,659 | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (COL$302,429) | COL$143,439 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$50,726) | COL$37,094 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (COL$18,250) | COL$10,467 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.49 (COL$20,011) | COL$6,218 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (COL$2,777,456) | COL$2,503,600 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (COL$564) | COL$266 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (COL$180,143) | COL$143,121 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$37,695) | COL$9,848 | + 283% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Colombia
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