- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,723 (Rp 57,943) | Rp 65,531 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,857 (Rp 72,216) | Rp 49,511 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,816 (Rp 35,597) | Rp 30,885 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,441 (Rp 11,116) | Rp 18,934 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,909 (Rp 22,359) | Rp 22,695 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,780 (Rp 12,663) | Rp 14,388 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,271 (Rp 33,113) | Rp 60,646 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,852 (Rp 22,097) | Rp 37,954 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,159 (Rp 9,834) | Rp 18,653 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,822 (Rp 12,854) | Rp 31,286 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,412 (Rp 170,386) | Rp 371,771 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,587 (Rp 16,337) | Rp 18,926 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,218 (Rp 10,103) | Rp 15,260 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 3% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,569,010 (Rp 11,700,134) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,430,460 (Rp 6,514,795) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$311,184 (Rp 1,417,236) | Rp 887,496 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,682,000 (Rp 7,660,393) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$969,464 (Rp 4,415,264) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$215,041 (Rp 979,369) | Rp 667,380 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,405 (Rp 347,972) | Rp 252,522 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,258,700 (Rp 5,732,542) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$297,588 (Rp 1,355,316) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,511 (Rp 79,752) | Rp 59,625 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,648 (Rp 71,265) | Rp 55,089 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,671 (Rp 740,858) | Rp 659,239 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,821 (Rp 568,477) | Rp 428,524 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,746 (Rp 1,182,970) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,100 (Rp 1,006,964) | Rp 936,471 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,981,400 (Rp 259,512,421) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,419 (Rp 11,018) | Rp 8,791 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,872 (Rp 527,720) | Rp 382,650 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,904 (Rp 90,649) | Rp 24,611 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,777 (Rp 90,072) | Rp 90,441 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,504 (Rp 457,729) | Rp 332,164 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,715 (Rp 94,342) | Rp 45,296 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,052 (Rp 59,444) | Rp 23,390 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,543 (Rp 70,790) | Rp 32,514 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,690 (Rp 25,913) | Rp 15,188 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,452 (Rp 20,276) | Rp 12,682 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,581 (Rp 75,514) | Rp 81,236 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,106 (Rp 223,646) | Rp 211,083 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,359 (Rp 106,382) | Rp 98,679 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$150,732 (Rp 686,484) | Rp 460,234 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,249 (Rp 456,568) | Rp 497,062 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,328 (Rp 83,472) | Rp 118,309 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,068 (Rp 27,635) | Rp 45,661 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,679 (Rp 25,865) | Rp 54,748 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,520 (Rp 7,872,260) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$274 (Rp 1,247) | Rp 1,846 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$104,547 (Rp 476,142) | Rp 521,125 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,482 (Rp 24,968) | Rp 24,789 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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