- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Papua New Guinea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Papua New Guinea
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,539 (14 Kina) | 33 Kina | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,825 (17 Kina) | 24 Kina | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,717 (8 Kina) | 16 Kina | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,466 (2.66 Kina) | 6 Kina | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,783 (5.16 Kina) | 12 Kina | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,716 (2.93 Kina) | 13 Kina | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,333 (8 Kina) | 17 Kina | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,899 (5.28 Kina) | 12 Kina | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,073 (2.24 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,753 (2.97 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,044 (43 Kina) | 52 Kina | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,583 (3.87 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,162 (2.33 Kina) | 4.63 Kina | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,559,010 (2,760 Kina) | 9,921 Kina | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,471,800 (1,588 Kina) | 3,796 Kina | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$353,117 (381 Kina) | 663 Kina | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,723,540 (1,859 Kina) | 1,324 Kina | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$963,338 (1,039 Kina) | 928 Kina | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$216,433 (233 Kina) | 167 Kina | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,861 (83 Kina) | 175 Kina | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,234,630 (1,332 Kina) | 1,459 Kina | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$311,706 (336 Kina) | 2,288 Kina | - 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,823 (21 Kina) | 38 Kina | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$29,422 (32 Kina) | 8 Kina | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 6% more expensive than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,921 (180 Kina) | 184 Kina | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$129,404 (140 Kina) | 132 Kina | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$264,997 (286 Kina) | 233 Kina | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,705 (239 Kina) | 239 Kina | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,964,400 (61,444 Kina) | 113,103 Kina | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,429 (2.62 Kina) | 4.01 Kina | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,829 (124 Kina) | 83 Kina | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,952 (19 Kina) | 15 Kina | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,021 (21 Kina) | 50 Kina | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$104,700 (113 Kina) | 125 Kina | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$22,588 (24 Kina) | 28 Kina | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,405 (14 Kina) | 25 Kina | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,767 (17 Kina) | 15 Kina | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,316 (7 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,795 (5.17 Kina) | 11 Kina | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,450 (16 Kina) | 39 Kina | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,318 (56 Kina) | 102 Kina | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,204 (25 Kina) | 44 Kina | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$145,071 (156 Kina) | 100 Kina | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,467 (102 Kina) | 175 Kina | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,079 (20 Kina) | 21 Kina | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,316 (7 Kina) | 11 Kina | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,194 (7 Kina) | 12 Kina | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,692,600 (1,826 Kina) | 1,661 Kina | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$259 (0.28 Kina) | 3.67 Kina | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,573 (124 Kina) | 202 Kina | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,550 (5.99 Kina) | 28 Kina | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,653 prices entered by 610 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea
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