- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Japan
- Comparison
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$12,221 (¥432) | ¥1,054 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,935 (¥563) | ¥698 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,539 (¥267) | ¥436 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,477 (¥88) | ¥205 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,971 (¥176) | ¥285 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,883 (¥102) | ¥777 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,076 (¥250) | ¥910 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,174 (¥183) | ¥697 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (¥78) | ¥414 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,836 (¥100) | ¥265 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$37,405 (¥1,322) | ¥1,538 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,606 (¥128) | ¥203 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,165 (¥77) | ¥198 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,620,510 (¥92,652) | ¥231,808 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,485,840 (¥52,534) | ¥125,591 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$320,060 (¥11,316) | ¥21,159 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,690,550 (¥59,772) | ¥113,754 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$957,446 (¥33,852) | ¥74,885 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$247,103 (¥8,737) | ¥12,611 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,774 (¥2,679) | ¥4,134 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,322,900 (¥46,773) | ¥55,558 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,877 (¥10,567) | ¥16,830 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,344 (¥755) | ¥693 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,538 (¥479) | ¥1,827 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,508 (¥5,816) | ¥6,829 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$122,398 (¥4,328) | ¥4,215 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,900 (¥9,048) | ¥8,321 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,757 (¥7,982) | ¥13,972 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,966,800 (¥2,049,497) | ¥2,590,890 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,392 (¥85) | ¥145 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,574 (¥4,122) | ¥11,257 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,653 (¥624) | ¥1,278 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (¥666) | ¥1,016 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,584 (¥3,450) | ¥3,622 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,207 (¥714) | ¥630 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,539 (¥443) | ¥707 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (¥539) | ¥455 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,151 (¥217) | ¥137 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,037 (¥143) | ¥217 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,810 (¥630) | ¥2,939 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,676 (¥1,827) | ¥4,035 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,376 (¥826) | ¥3,358 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$141,010 (¥4,986) | ¥12,964 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,576 (¥3,627) | ¥7,899 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,652 (¥659) | ¥880 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,066 (¥214) | ¥491 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,852 (¥207) | ¥560 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,686,760 (¥59,638) | ¥49,094 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$249 (¥9) | ¥56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,775 (¥3,669) | ¥10,296 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,370 (¥190) | ¥468 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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