Cost of living in Colombia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,422 (¥852) | ¥1,510 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,386 (¥655) | ¥777 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,494 (¥294) | ¥442 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,093 (¥115) | ¥210 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,318 (¥261) | ¥332 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,240 (¥119) | ¥626 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,440 (¥320) | ¥855 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,683 (¥215) | ¥1,035 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,917 (¥110) | ¥461 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,916 (¥110) | ¥271 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,196 (¥1,378) | ¥1,299 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,664 (¥159) | ¥205 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,955 (¥83) | ¥227 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,852,020 (¥79,862) | ¥218,917 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,572,310 (¥44,028) | ¥128,457 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$309,623 (¥8,670) | ¥27,749 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,745,190 (¥48,869) | ¥187,909 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,083,010 (¥30,326) | ¥76,748 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$184,893 (¥5,177) | ¥19,268 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,594 (¥2,145) | ¥4,419 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,469,290 (¥41,143) | ¥43,152 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$455,723 (¥12,761) | ¥17,240 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,499 (¥602) | ¥1,196 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,001 (¥476) | ¥3,024 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$193,609 (¥5,421) | ¥6,406 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,658 (¥3,519) | ¥3,885 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,781 (¥9,010) | ¥8,497 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$237,737 (¥6,657) | ¥10,842 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,209,500 (¥1,825,994) | ¥3,145,430 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,122 (¥87) | ¥167 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,631 (¥3,910) | ¥13,986 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,143 (¥480) | ¥2,137 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,158 (¥620) | ¥1,967 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,021 (¥2,801) | ¥4,294 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 (¥545) | ¥677 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,343 (¥346) | ¥635 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,724 (¥468) | ¥529 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,403 (¥207) | ¥195 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,807 (¥163) | ¥192 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,224 (¥734) | ¥3,899 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,747 (¥1,169) | ¥3,808 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,278 (¥792) | ¥3,606 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 (¥3,409) | ¥9,510 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,482 (¥3,122) | ¥6,842 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,614 (¥829) | ¥1,086 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,576 (¥268) | ¥566 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,562 (¥128) | ¥564 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 (¥73,970) | ¥106,060 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 (¥6) | ¥56 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,330 (¥3,341) | ¥12,147 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,193 (¥229) | ¥600 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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