Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,303 (Rp 151,632) | Rp 74,240 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,978 (Rp 121,858) | Rp 64,404 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,605 (Rp 43,108) | Rp 43,127 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,051 (Rp 20,530) | Rp 26,464 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,765 (Rp 39,695) | Rp 32,847 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,596 (Rp 18,684) | Rp 18,993 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,607 (Rp 59,377) | Rp 72,901 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,634 (Rp 39,162) | Rp 45,403 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,020 (Rp 16,343) | Rp 22,376 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,363 (Rp 21,799) | Rp 45,821 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$55,074 (Rp 223,869) | Rp 334,753 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,677 (Rp 31,205) | Rp 18,943 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,304 (Rp 17,497) | Rp 19,509 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,503,250 (Rp 14,240,404) | Rp 19,342,700 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,087,340 (Rp 8,484,854) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$394,720 (Rp 1,604,502) | Rp 2,134,520 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,018,730 (Rp 8,205,960) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,276,980 (Rp 5,190,812) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$269,583 (Rp 1,095,831) | Rp 1,559,960 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,042 (Rp 276,586) | Rp 303,658 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,393,420 (Rp 5,664,130) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$433,396 (Rp 1,761,717) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,206 (Rp 110,592) | Rp 91,402 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$22,159 (Rp 90,073) | Rp 83,441 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$224,368 (Rp 912,036) | Rp 651,126 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,856 (Rp 653,866) | Rp 458,661 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$372,754 (Rp 1,515,212) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$309,804 (Rp 1,259,326) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,068,200 (Rp 305,145,642) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,230 (Rp 17,194) | Rp 12,682 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$170,505 (Rp 693,088) | Rp 535,183 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,785 (Rp 108,877) | Rp 22,456 | + 385% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,344 (Rp 123,347) | Rp 96,147 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,756 (Rp 372,980) | Rp 264,826 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,748 (Rp 96,535) | Rp 66,604 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,600 (Rp 67,476) | Rp 26,592 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,244 (Rp 82,290) | Rp 33,023 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,056 (Rp 32,749) | Rp 27,953 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,345 (Rp 33,922) | Rp 21,349 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$38,045 (Rp 154,651) | Rp 84,361 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$65,536 (Rp 266,397) | Rp 468,169 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$34,011 (Rp 138,251) | Rp 96,262 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$119,693 (Rp 486,542) | Rp 496,791 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$161,814 (Rp 657,760) | Rp 836,381 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$40,846 (Rp 166,037) | Rp 150,000 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$12,638 (Rp 51,372) | Rp 54,336 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,863 (Rp 23,831) | Rp 75,755 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 (Rp 10,708,605) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$634 (Rp 2,575) | Rp 2,388 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$131,236 (Rp 533,463) | Rp 433,566 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,155 (Rp 45,345) | Rp 46,861 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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