Cost of living in Colombia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,135 (Rp 74,046) | Rp 62,389 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,809 (Rp 68,631) | Rp 50,984 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,007 (Rp 28,608) | Rp 29,325 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,747 (Rp 11,218) | Rp 18,889 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,453 (Rp 22,263) | Rp 26,350 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,691 (Rp 10,986) | Rp 15,739 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,610 (Rp 31,073) | Rp 69,458 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,041 (Rp 20,584) | Rp 39,153 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,197 (Rp 8,971) | Rp 19,538 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,868 (Rp 11,708) | Rp 30,210 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,317 (Rp 168,699) | Rp 433,415 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,073 (Rp 16,631) | Rp 15,764 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,146 (Rp 8,762) | Rp 14,528 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,507,830 (Rp 10,239,676) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,238,920 (Rp 5,058,612) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$239,690 (Rp 978,674) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,518,180 (Rp 6,198,854) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$830,690 (Rp 3,391,775) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,826 (Rp 640,333) | Rp 660,848 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,178 (Rp 311,040) | Rp 281,571 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,248,590 (Rp 5,098,095) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,073 (Rp 1,347,715) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,487 (Rp 67,316) | Rp 52,955 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,401 (Rp 58,800) | Rp 55,185 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,279 (Rp 638,100) | Rp 658,752 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,628 (Rp 402,705) | Rp 531,171 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$241,026 (Rp 984,129) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,003 (Rp 845,210) | Rp 911,737 | - 7% | |
| 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$58,562,300 (Rp 239,114,677) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,091 (Rp 12,622) | Rp 9,131 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,370 (Rp 511,896) | Rp 360,956 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,982 (Rp 61,172) | Rp 32,065 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,281 (Rp 82,809) | Rp 138,988 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,246 (Rp 323,566) | Rp 257,547 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,466 (Rp 71,316) | Rp 41,237 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,107 (Rp 49,433) | Rp 24,297 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,700 (Rp 60,019) | Rp 30,182 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,207 (Rp 25,343) | Rp 19,131 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,253 (Rp 17,365) | Rp 14,080 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,682 (Rp 84,448) | Rp 66,998 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,891 (Rp 154,712) | Rp 184,609 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,569 (Rp 88,066) | Rp 105,675 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,513 (Rp 385,906) | Rp 359,301 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,030 (Rp 379,850) | Rp 433,102 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,686 (Rp 92,630) | Rp 128,455 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,034 (Rp 28,721) | Rp 46,128 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,047 (Rp 16,523) | Rp 51,877 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,714,840 (Rp 7,001,832) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$188 (Rp 769) | Rp 1,406 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,001 (Rp 453,226) | Rp 588,150 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,349 (Rp 30,007) | Rp 22,910 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia
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