Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Colombia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,071 (Rp 118,411) | Rp 54,762 | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$27,489 (Rp 98,424) | Rp 59,127 | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,277 (Rp 40,379) | Rp 30,882 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,807 (Rp 17,211) | Rp 22,798 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,095 (Rp 36,145) | Rp 29,260 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,474 (Rp 16,018) | Rp 13,924 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,688 (Rp 49,010) | Rp 85,378 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,901 (Rp 35,450) | Rp 46,085 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,413 (Rp 15,799) | Rp 20,007 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,808 (Rp 13,636) | Rp 34,828 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,146 (Rp 172,386) | Rp 346,370 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,058 (Rp 25,270) | Rp 19,943 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,635 (Rp 13,015) | Rp 19,984 | - 35% | |
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$3,529,500 (Rp 12,637,365) | Rp 21,980,300 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,997,040 (Rp 7,150,396) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$343,657 (Rp 1,230,463) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,991,390 (Rp 7,130,167) | Rp 7,964,830 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,116,900 (Rp 3,999,058) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$237,050 (Rp 848,757) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,364 (Rp 255,519) | Rp 378,883 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,344,890 (Rp 4,815,375) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$413,606 (Rp 1,480,915) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,496 (Rp 84,128) | Rp 91,402 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,547 (Rp 55,665) | Rp 89,674 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$225,829 (Rp 808,580) | Rp 789,983 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$134,437 (Rp 481,351) | Rp 508,463 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$372,420 (Rp 1,333,449) | Rp 1,328,490 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$304,928 (Rp 1,091,794) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,047,200 (Rp 268,706,302) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,109 (Rp 14,712) | Rp 12,778 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$152,395 (Rp 545,650) | Rp 199,904 | + 173% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$22,381 (Rp 80,133) | Rp 22,456 | + 257% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$24,951 (Rp 89,338) | Rp 96,147 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$122,905 (Rp 440,061) | Rp 275,446 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$25,586 (Rp 91,610) | Rp 66,604 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,907 (Rp 56,953) | Rp 26,592 | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,986 (Rp 64,400) | Rp 33,023 | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,500 (Rp 30,434) | Rp 27,953 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,204 (Rp 22,213) | Rp 11,693 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$31,775 (Rp 113,772) | Rp 84,361 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,452 (Rp 202,126) | Rp 245,575 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,251 (Rp 111,894) | Rp 104,570 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$153,174 (Rp 548,439) | Rp 496,791 | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$135,905 (Rp 486,607) | Rp 363,253 | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$35,295 (Rp 126,373) | Rp 149,637 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,414 (Rp 37,287) | Rp 38,584 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,178 (Rp 22,121) | Rp 50,891 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,606,580 (Rp 9,332,853) | Rp 7,628,420 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$259 (Rp 927) | Rp 3,584 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$128,895 (Rp 461,508) | Rp 463,013 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,416 (Rp 33,715) | Rp 40,376 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
These prices were last updated on November 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,075 prices entered by 747 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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