- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,032 (Rp 55,869) | Rp 66,106 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,367 (Rp 71,355) | Rp 50,634 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,140 (Rp 33,152) | Rp 30,568 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,517 (Rp 11,689) | Rp 19,074 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,918 (Rp 22,836) | Rp 24,685 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,722 (Rp 12,640) | Rp 16,247 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,957 (Rp 32,306) | Rp 66,045 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,239 (Rp 24,328) | Rp 37,044 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,204 (Rp 10,236) | Rp 18,542 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,749 (Rp 12,767) | Rp 32,310 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,752 (Rp 161,368) | Rp 368,198 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,627 (Rp 16,841) | Rp 19,117 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,198 (Rp 10,204) | Rp 16,216 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 2% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,547,480 (Rp 11,829,167) | Rp 12,242,600 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,427,930 (Rp 6,630,561) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$316,350 (Rp 1,468,964) | Rp 910,541 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,614,810 (Rp 7,498,334) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$933,706 (Rp 4,335,643) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$227,143 (Rp 1,054,733) | Rp 619,505 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,646 (Rp 337,331) | Rp 287,299 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,295,430 (Rp 6,015,300) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,619 (Rp 1,372,700) | Rp 1,787,010 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,777 (Rp 91,834) | Rp 58,356 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,682 (Rp 49,600) | Rp 56,285 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$171,359 (Rp 795,702) | Rp 615,926 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,467 (Rp 545,455) | Rp 397,678 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,342 (Rp 1,167,101) | Rp 985,125 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,185 (Rp 1,027,068) | Rp 811,453 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,598,000 (Rp 272,098,507) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,421 (Rp 11,244) | Rp 8,898 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,856 (Rp 533,331) | Rp 381,291 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,464 (Rp 81,092) | Rp 24,249 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (Rp 87,446) | Rp 88,999 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$96,765 (Rp 449,326) | Rp 343,185 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,405 (Rp 85,465) | Rp 45,191 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,726 (Rp 59,092) | Rp 23,113 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,154 (Rp 70,369) | Rp 34,430 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,234 (Rp 28,946) | Rp 14,080 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,017 (Rp 18,651) | Rp 13,066 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,432 (Rp 80,945) | Rp 92,997 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,692 (Rp 230,745) | Rp 216,823 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,831 (Rp 110,657) | Rp 100,274 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$139,903 (Rp 649,636) | Rp 375,594 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,842 (Rp 449,684) | Rp 505,534 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,703 (Rp 82,202) | Rp 133,066 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,907 (Rp 27,431) | Rp 46,363 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,181 (Rp 28,700) | Rp 56,412 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,635,990 (Rp 7,596,683) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (Rp 1,123) | Rp 1,617 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,787 (Rp 481,933) | Rp 565,576 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,210 (Rp 24,192) | Rp 24,489 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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