Cost of living in Colombia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,093 (¥634) | ¥954 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,264 (¥495) | ¥699 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,276 (¥209) | ¥444 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,725 (¥78) | ¥200 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,445 (¥156) | ¥253 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,768 (¥79) | ¥622 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,916 (¥227) | ¥903 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,432 (¥156) | ¥771 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,136 (¥61) | ¥384 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,959 (¥85) | ¥306 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,384 (¥1,159) | ¥1,331 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,260 (¥122) | ¥199 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,180 (¥63) | ¥226 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,540,040 (¥72,888) | ¥268,095 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,216,580 (¥34,911) | ¥150,794 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,664 (¥6,504) | ¥23,880 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,510,930 (¥43,357) | ¥140,127 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$825,066 (¥23,676) | ¥77,433 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$153,635 (¥4,409) | ¥12,855 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,771 (¥2,060) | ¥4,197 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,191,550 (¥34,192) | ¥63,991 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$334,333 (¥9,594) | ¥10,809 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,726 (¥537) | ¥901 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,235 (¥294) | ¥2,418 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$163,135 (¥4,681) | ¥6,941 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,158 (¥2,960) | ¥4,416 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$243,575 (¥6,990) | ¥8,088 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$209,755 (¥6,019) | ¥12,131 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,784,300 (¥1,715,549) | ¥2,676,280 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,403 (¥69) | ¥135 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$128,727 (¥3,694) | ¥10,384 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,851 (¥455) | ¥1,225 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,840 (¥397) | ¥1,626 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$81,202 (¥2,330) | ¥6,148 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,127 (¥520) | ¥812 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,099 (¥347) | ¥655 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,276 (¥438) | ¥501 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,265 (¥180) | ¥170 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,591 (¥132) | ¥229 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,199 (¥580) | ¥2,983 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,368 (¥958) | ¥3,633 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,575 (¥676) | ¥3,657 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$90,084 (¥2,585) | ¥12,969 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,450 (¥2,768) | ¥6,422 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,926 (¥629) | ¥1,122 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,577 (¥217) | ¥445 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,511 (¥101) | ¥556 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,801,270 (¥51,689) | ¥52,544 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (¥6) | ¥40 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,760 (¥3,437) | ¥9,497 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,275 (¥237) | ¥525 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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