Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,026 (Rp 129,953) | Rp 64,632 | + 101% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,585 (Rp 100,674) | Rp 60,696 | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,683 (Rp 42,037) | Rp 27,585 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,357 (Rp 17,145) | Rp 21,684 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,335 (Rp 36,732) | Rp 29,420 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,063 (Rp 15,987) | Rp 18,202 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,352 (Rp 48,604) | Rp 65,816 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,282 (Rp 32,590) | Rp 44,338 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,699 (Rp 14,553) | Rp 23,243 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,693 (Rp 14,531) | Rp 37,779 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,438 (Rp 182,729) | Rp 376,939 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,199 (Rp 24,390) | Rp 21,944 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,292 (Rp 12,954) | Rp 20,736 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,074,610 (Rp 12,098,213) | Rp 20,953,000 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,560,100 (Rp 6,138,802) | Rp 11,167,100 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$299,740 (Rp 1,179,440) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,680,570 (Rp 6,612,837) | Rp 9,923,360 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$957,995 (Rp 3,769,593) | Rp 5,211,980 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$220,963 (Rp 869,462) | Rp 555,271 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,885 (Rp 274,987) | Rp 361,046 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,454,200 (Rp 5,722,098) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$439,535 (Rp 1,729,516) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,873 (Rp 90,003) | Rp 58,625 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$22,176 (Rp 87,259) | Rp 87,033 | + 0% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$186,888 (Rp 735,381) | Rp 862,192 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$119,794 (Rp 471,375) | Rp 470,714 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,347 (Rp 1,327,419) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$253,763 (Rp 998,526) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$71,869,200 (Rp 282,796,475) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,118 (Rp 16,202) | Rp 11,228 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$143,099 (Rp 563,077) | Rp 158,658 | + 255% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,886 (Rp 66,445) | Rp 22,717 | + 192% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,435 (Rp 115,823) | Rp 48,531 | + 139% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,122 (Rp 456,926) | Rp 355,517 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,817 (Rp 81,911) | Rp 115,732 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,173 (Rp 55,769) | Rp 23,036 | + 142% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,773 (Rp 73,867) | Rp 32,995 | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,054 (Rp 31,690) | Rp 49,135 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,634 (Rp 22,170) | Rp 17,984 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,728 (Rp 116,976) | Rp 87,591 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Colombia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$46,473 (Rp 182,864) | Rp 194,090 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,107 (Rp 114,533) | Rp 119,744 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$113,707 (Rp 447,423) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,256 (Rp 437,779) | Rp 487,508 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,061 (Rp 114,351) | Rp 119,009 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,326 (Rp 40,632) | Rp 38,686 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,531 (Rp 17,830) | Rp 44,445 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,615,310 (Rp 10,290,924) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (Rp 951) | Rp 2,007 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$117,903 (Rp 463,934) | Rp 596,222 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,350 (Rp 36,792) | Rp 36,260 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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