Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,115 (Rp 86,931) | Rp 48,924 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,279 (Rp 67,921) | Rp 55,115 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,219 (Rp 28,376) | Rp 32,165 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,728 (Rp 10,722) | Rp 20,667 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,393 (Rp 21,199) | Rp 25,337 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,727 (Rp 10,718) | Rp 17,064 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,906 (Rp 31,078) | Rp 61,721 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,402 (Rp 21,236) | Rp 37,576 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,154 (Rp 8,467) | Rp 19,651 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,971 (Rp 11,677) | Rp 33,333 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,606 (Rp 159,616) | Rp 374,037 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,259 (Rp 16,743) | Rp 18,761 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,105 (Rp 8,272) | Rp 18,326 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,526,540 (Rp 9,931,374) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,201,220 (Rp 4,721,779) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$228,379 (Rp 897,717) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,475,400 (Rp 5,799,532) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$834,697 (Rp 3,281,044) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,298 (Rp 606,518) | Rp 979,539 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,594 (Rp 281,423) | Rp 329,516 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,176,870 (Rp 4,626,064) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$324,958 (Rp 1,277,351) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,695 (Rp 73,485) | Rp 66,640 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,435 (Rp 41,017) | Rp 68,439 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$163,589 (Rp 643,039) | Rp 680,041 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$101,894 (Rp 400,527) | Rp 424,371 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$248,073 (Rp 975,130) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$200,749 (Rp 789,108) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,855,000 (Rp 235,279,222) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,368 (Rp 9,309) | Rp 8,926 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,741 (Rp 509,988) | Rp 228,023 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,646 (Rp 61,503) | Rp 23,270 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,506 (Rp 53,090) | Rp 59,151 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,472 (Rp 332,043) | Rp 256,292 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,603 (Rp 69,194) | Rp 80,956 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,368 (Rp 48,618) | Rp 22,650 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (Rp 59,890) | Rp 44,295 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,225 (Rp 24,468) | Rp 22,030 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,722 (Rp 18,560) | Rp 12,336 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,947 (Rp 82,337) | Rp 89,053 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,967 (Rp 129,588) | Rp 176,169 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,097 (Rp 94,722) | Rp 105,763 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$90,056 (Rp 353,995) | Rp 650,328 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,153 (Rp 374,029) | Rp 361,319 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,332 (Rp 87,783) | Rp 133,391 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,730 (Rp 30,385) | Rp 36,857 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,478 (Rp 13,673) | Rp 48,318 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 (Rp 7,048,746) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$238 (Rp 937) | Rp 1,787 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,406 (Rp 469,363) | Rp 604,695 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,246 (Rp 32,414) | Rp 28,321 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia
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