Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Germany is 66% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$60,185) | COL$35,926 | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (COL$43,196) | COL$26,648 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (COL$25,373) | COL$10,705 | + 137% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (COL$5,171) | COL$4,545 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (COL$18,101) | COL$9,776 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (COL$12,713) | COL$4,171 | + 205% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$26,385) | COL$12,479 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (COL$10,965) | COL$9,405 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (COL$7,931) | COL$3,552 | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (COL$4,603) | COL$4,084 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$27,673) | COL$47,778 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (COL$8,127) | COL$6,561 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (COL$7,976) | COL$3,694 | + 116% | |
Housing | + 171% | |||
Housing in Germany is 171% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (COL$8,465,081) | COL$3,431,470 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (COL$6,658,368) | COL$1,816,540 | + 267% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (COL$958,665) | COL$334,934 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (COL$5,243,522) | COL$1,939,220 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (COL$3,826,007) | COL$1,047,990 | + 265% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (COL$687,874) | COL$234,976 | + 193% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (COL$157,823) | COL$74,151 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (COL$1,553,783) | COL$1,386,040 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (COL$467,614) | COL$444,453 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (COL$26,036) | COL$21,857 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (COL$74,323) | COL$14,400 | + 416% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (COL$364,913) | COL$205,158 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (COL$159,657) | COL$139,363 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (COL$378,362) | COL$358,761 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (COL$508,887) | COL$301,004 | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 58% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (COL$139,801,735) | COL$73,975,400 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (COL$7,704) | COL$4,009 | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (COL$217,580) | COL$147,580 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (COL$36,803) | COL$21,178 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (COL$66,520) | COL$27,786 | + 139% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (COL$303,804) | COL$120,452 | + 152% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (COL$16,866) | COL$24,902 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (COL$12,638) | COL$14,232 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (COL$13,538) | COL$19,846 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (COL$8,383) | COL$8,145 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (COL$7,112) | COL$6,086 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$89,666) | COL$32,498 | + 176% | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (COL$196,710) | COL$51,543 | + 282% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (COL$104,031) | COL$30,038 | + 246% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (COL$354,592) | COL$134,433 | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (COL$282,981) | COL$125,396 | + 126% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$43,049) | COL$33,247 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (COL$15,775) | COL$10,735 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (COL$18,751) | COL$5,952 | + 215% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (COL$2,444,166) | COL$2,545,900 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (COL$567) | COL$203 | + 179% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (COL$168,952) | COL$112,857 | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (COL$34,891) | COL$9,009 | + 287% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 90% more expensive than in Colombia
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