- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 91% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (COL$36,649) | COL$12,139 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$24,908) | COL$15,517 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (COL$12,874) | COL$6,936 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (COL$3,263) | COL$2,513 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (COL$10,069) | COL$4,768 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (COL$8,589) | COL$2,798 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 (COL$16,740) | COL$7,137 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (COL$8,030) | COL$5,142 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (COL$5,275) | COL$2,152 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (COL$3,188) | COL$2,609 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$22,548) | COL$33,357 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (COL$5,948) | COL$3,739 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (COL$4,107) | COL$2,254 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,439 (COL$4,840,410) | COL$2,605,650 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,070 (COL$3,599,717) | COL$1,444,000 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (COL$580,492) | COL$354,802 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €862 (COL$2,899,321) | COL$1,558,260 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €631 (COL$2,122,532) | COL$979,140 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (COL$391,974) | COL$220,382 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$79,253) | COL$72,258 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €378 (COL$1,272,252) | COL$1,314,750 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$309,802) | COL$301,423 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.27 (COL$17,741) | COL$18,014 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$43,107) | COL$14,593 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (COL$282,422) | COL$172,372 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (COL$116,653) | COL$138,459 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (COL$298,493) | COL$248,673 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (COL$379,731) | COL$227,255 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,358 (COL$68,492,656) | COL$60,763,900 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (COL$4,552) | COL$2,338 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (COL$241,614) | COL$115,515 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$22,186) | COL$15,819 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$27,591) | COL$21,625 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (COL$214,802) | COL$124,427 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (COL$11,288) | COL$15,997 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.09 (COL$7,022) | COL$13,395 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (COL$6,758) | COL$15,156 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (COL$4,604) | COL$6,056 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (COL$4,551) | COL$3,758 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$66,938) | COL$16,762 | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (COL$108,032) | COL$51,577 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$71,816) | COL$24,132 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €117 (COL$392,014) | COL$130,735 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$167,343) | COL$95,934 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$30,016) | COL$19,867 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (COL$10,573) | COL$5,750 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (COL$11,718) | COL$6,766 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €455 (COL$1,529,326) | COL$1,643,520 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (COL$529) | COL$221 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (COL$138,423) | COL$110,091 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (COL$20,980) | COL$5,150 | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Colombia
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