Cost of living in Colombia compared to Jersey
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Jersey | ||||
Colombia | Jersey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,792 (£7) | £5.00 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,278 (£5.37) | £8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,797 (£2.21) | £4.33 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,573 (£0.93) | £1.49 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,741 (£1.99) | £5.20 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,189 (£0.86) | £1.90 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,371 (£2.53) | £5.00 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,369 (£1.91) | £2.00 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,513 (£0.72) | £0.80 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,018 (£0.82) | £1.25 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,532 (£10) | £20 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,510 (£1.33) | £2.40 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,591 (£0.73) | £0.31 | + 135% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 67% cheaper than in Jersey | ||||
Colombia | Jersey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,454,010 (£706) | £2,300 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,823,560 (£373) | £2,000 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$333,891 (£68) | £150 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,981,820 (£405) | £1,111 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,031,590 (£211) | £828 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$221,763 (£45) | £101 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$75,011 (£15) | £42 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,370,670 (£280) | £300 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$456,722 (£93) | £170 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,274 (£4.35) | £6.00 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,290 (£3.12) | £8 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Jersey | ||||
Colombia | Jersey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$199,131 (£41) | £50 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$136,026 (£28) | £50 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,512 (£74) | £100 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$297,703 (£61) | £70 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Jersey | ||||
Colombia | Jersey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,567,200 (£14,826) | £17,408 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,027 (£0.82) | £1.54 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$146,874 (£30) | £50 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Jersey | ||||
Colombia | Jersey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (£4.33) | £4.30 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (£5.68) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,334 (£25) | £44 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (£5.09) | £3.75 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,857 (£2.83) | £1.60 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,972 (£4.08) | £2.33 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,151 (£1.67) | £2.75 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,937 (£1.21) | £1.00 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,239 (£7) | £20 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 75% cheaper than in Jersey | ||||
Colombia | Jersey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$50,157 (£10) | £80 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,700 (£5.86) | £20 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (£27) | £50 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,910 (£26) | £120 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,639 (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,456 (£2.14) | £3.00 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,710 (£1.17) | £8 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (£520) | £355 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (£0.04) | £0.54 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,017 (£23) | £57 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,830 (£1.80) | £9 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,092 prices entered by 776 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in Jersey
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