Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$27,055 (Rp 97,872) | Rp 61,205 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,466 (Rp 74,034) | Rp 48,353 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,006 (Rp 32,579) | Rp 29,046 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,148 (Rp 11,388) | Rp 21,836 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,394 (Rp 26,749) | Rp 22,834 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,412 (Rp 12,343) | Rp 14,630 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,581 (Rp 34,657) | Rp 66,405 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,860 (Rp 24,816) | Rp 43,134 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,564 (Rp 12,891) | Rp 18,263 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,411 (Rp 12,339) | Rp 34,771 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,938 (Rp 158,943) | Rp 406,659 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,872 (Rp 17,626) | Rp 17,291 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,577 (Rp 9,322) | Rp 16,247 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,663,430 (Rp 9,634,885) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,389,530 (Rp 5,026,587) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$242,298 (Rp 876,506) | Rp 801,210 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,393,030 (Rp 5,039,248) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$820,231 (Rp 2,967,163) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,264 (Rp 572,516) | Rp 505,106 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$63,264 (Rp 228,857) | Rp 237,062 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,376,860 (Rp 4,980,753) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$361,235 (Rp 1,306,758) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,894 (Rp 68,348) | Rp 57,323 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,288 (Rp 40,833) | Rp 95,242 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$190,108 (Rp 687,710) | Rp 648,513 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,337 (Rp 460,638) | Rp 480,172 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,269 (Rp 1,086,215) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,297 (Rp 862,033) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,078,200 (Rp 235,418,599) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,302 (Rp 11,946) | Rp 9,337 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$131,330 (Rp 475,083) | Rp 419,026 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,348 (Rp 51,905) | Rp 19,709 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,994 (Rp 65,092) | Rp 89,583 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,426 (Rp 276,469) | Rp 204,790 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,342 (Rp 69,968) | Rp 108,192 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,026 (Rp 39,886) | Rp 22,334 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,130 (Rp 58,351) | Rp 30,094 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,425 (Rp 23,244) | Rp 22,886 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,335 (Rp 19,299) | Rp 11,284 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,855 (Rp 86,295) | Rp 119,565 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,107 (Rp 123,380) | Rp 261,585 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,658 (Rp 89,199) | Rp 99,216 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,871 (Rp 343,191) | Rp 251,127 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,856 (Rp 361,225) | Rp 573,242 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,124 (Rp 94,502) | Rp 159,890 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,954 (Rp 32,391) | Rp 39,869 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,010 (Rp 14,505) | Rp 65,361 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,405,540 (Rp 8,701,975) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (Rp 821) | Rp 2,093 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,622 (Rp 407,407) | Rp 509,555 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,255 (Rp 29,862) | Rp 32,683 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia
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