Cost of living in Colombia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$38,949 (¥1,277) | ¥1,013 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,423 (¥997) | ¥808 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,122 (¥365) | ¥613 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,108 (¥167) | ¥220 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,083 (¥330) | ¥323 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,506 (¥148) | ¥613 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,469 (¥507) | ¥1,107 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,807 (¥321) | ¥766 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,237 (¥139) | ¥468 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,114 (¥168) | ¥304 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$55,644 (¥1,824) | ¥1,290 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,532 (¥247) | ¥218 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,125 (¥135) | ¥191 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,406,810 (¥111,664) | ¥365,082 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,973,560 (¥64,687) | ¥197,136 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$352,633 (¥11,558) | ¥19,132 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,903,990 (¥62,406) | ¥156,916 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,192,850 (¥39,098) | ¥102,459 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$251,863 (¥8,255) | ¥8,349 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,205 (¥2,203) | ¥4,448 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,384,660 (¥45,384) | ¥74,559 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$457,780 (¥15,004) | ¥25,414 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,801 (¥878) | ¥1,338 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,176 (¥760) | ¥2,815 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$229,642 (¥7,527) | ¥8,708 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$155,084 (¥5,083) | ¥5,103 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$375,299 (¥12,301) | ¥9,892 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$303,919 (¥9,961) | ¥12,189 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$78,685,000 (¥2,579,027) | ¥3,007,320 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,258 (¥140) | ¥174 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$162,691 (¥5,332) | ¥8,198 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,964 (¥884) | ¥2,133 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,331 (¥994) | ¥2,551 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,042 (¥3,377) | ¥6,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,042 (¥690) | ¥1,337 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,467 (¥540) | ¥930 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,302 (¥665) | ¥622 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,324 (¥273) | ¥224 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,502 (¥279) | ¥188 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,891 (¥1,111) | ¥4,604 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Colombia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,544 (¥2,181) | ¥4,908 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,872 (¥1,077) | ¥3,881 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$158,605 (¥5,199) | ¥7,212 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$152,064 (¥4,984) | ¥8,269 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,745 (¥1,237) | ¥1,244 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,587 (¥380) | ¥547 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,350 (¥208) | ¥674 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,672,030 (¥87,580) | ¥51,659 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$223 (¥7) | ¥52 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$134,153 (¥4,397) | ¥9,530 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,737 (¥385) | ¥602 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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