Cost of living in Colombia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,891 (¥549) | ¥1,030 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,614 (¥540) | ¥723 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,019 (¥228) | ¥464 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,725 (¥89) | ¥214 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,424 (¥176) | ¥290 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,676 (¥87) | ¥501 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,629 (¥248) | ¥1,191 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,028 (¥163) | ¥734 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,186 (¥71) | ¥385 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,872 (¥93) | ¥257 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,676 (¥1,353) | ¥1,788 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,956 (¥128) | ¥217 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,133 (¥69) | ¥244 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,557,810 (¥83,067) | ¥202,435 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,262,850 (¥41,012) | ¥119,039 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$255,024 (¥8,282) | ¥14,600 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,509,380 (¥49,019) | ¥132,624 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$835,918 (¥27,147) | ¥114,972 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$163,042 (¥5,295) | ¥10,415 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,798 (¥2,429) | ¥3,407 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,230,610 (¥39,965) | ¥35,637 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$314,009 (¥10,198) | ¥10,420 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,182 (¥526) | ¥665 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,867 (¥515) | ¥1,845 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$158,570 (¥5,150) | ¥5,921 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,537 (¥3,168) | ¥4,587 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$243,186 (¥7,898) | ¥8,447 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$201,477 (¥6,543) | ¥13,816 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,127,000 (¥1,887,732) | ¥2,936,380 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,022 (¥98) | ¥143 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$121,654 (¥3,951) | ¥9,719 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,175 (¥493) | ¥1,375 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,099 (¥653) | ¥807 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,750 (¥2,557) | ¥8,290 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,844 (¥580) | ¥543 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,467 (¥405) | ¥696 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,610 (¥474) | ¥558 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,191 (¥201) | ¥186 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,311 (¥140) | ¥229 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,729 (¥641) | ¥2,634 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,662 (¥1,256) | ¥3,927 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,483 (¥698) | ¥3,170 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$98,481 (¥3,198) | ¥10,399 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$88,656 (¥2,879) | ¥7,477 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,926 (¥712) | ¥1,286 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,857 (¥223) | ¥495 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,184 (¥136) | ¥522 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,690,780 (¥54,910) | ¥47,253 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$194 (¥6) | ¥26 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,876 (¥3,633) | ¥8,663 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,477 (¥210) | ¥480 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,996 prices entered by 1,224 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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