Cost of living in Italy compared to Colombia
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Italy is 72% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Italy | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$71,154) | COL$35,926 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (COL$42,854) | COL$26,648 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (COL$23,297) | COL$10,705 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (COL$6,232) | COL$4,545 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (COL$15,647) | COL$9,776 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (COL$12,787) | COL$4,171 | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$31,074) | COL$12,479 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (COL$9,578) | COL$9,405 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (COL$7,379) | COL$3,552 | + 108% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (COL$6,578) | COL$4,084 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$27,711) | COL$47,778 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (COL$9,701) | COL$6,561 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (COL$7,350) | COL$3,694 | + 99% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in Italy is 137% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Italy | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (COL$8,171,206) | COL$3,431,470 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (COL$5,361,018) | COL$1,816,540 | + 195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (COL$834,547) | COL$334,934 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (COL$4,958,864) | COL$1,939,220 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (COL$3,360,151) | COL$1,047,990 | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (COL$549,032) | COL$234,976 | + 134% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (COL$111,564) | COL$74,151 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (COL$1,412,278) | COL$1,386,040 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (COL$554,832) | COL$444,453 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$30,107) | COL$21,857 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$45,648) | COL$14,400 | + 217% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Italy | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (COL$325,862) | COL$205,158 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$143,073) | COL$139,363 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (COL$377,983) | COL$358,761 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (COL$495,549) | COL$301,004 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Italy | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (COL$130,264,617) | COL$73,975,400 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (COL$7,778) | COL$4,009 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (COL$155,787) | COL$147,580 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Italy | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (COL$42,428) | COL$21,178 | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (COL$40,638) | COL$27,786 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (COL$444,365) | COL$120,452 | + 269% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (COL$26,860) | COL$24,902 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (COL$17,713) | COL$14,232 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (COL$14,809) | COL$19,846 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (COL$14,161) | COL$8,145 | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (COL$12,242) | COL$6,086 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$83,635) | COL$32,498 | + 157% | |
Entertainment | + 152% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 152% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Italy | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (COL$166,180) | COL$51,543 | + 222% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (COL$81,364) | COL$30,038 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (COL$328,627) | COL$134,433 | + 144% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (COL$315,037) | COL$125,396 | + 151% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$40,417) | COL$33,247 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (COL$7,632) | COL$10,735 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (COL$22,755) | COL$5,952 | + 282% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (COL$3,500,410) | COL$2,545,900 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (COL$1,452) | COL$203 | + 616% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (COL$235,267) | COL$112,857 | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (COL$25,346) | COL$9,009 | + 181% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 84% more expensive than in Colombia
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