- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Papua New Guinea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Papua New Guinea
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,032 (12 Kina) | 33 Kina | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,367 (16 Kina) | 24 Kina | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,140 (7 Kina) | 15 Kina | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,517 (2.58 Kina) | 6 Kina | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,918 (5.04 Kina) | 13 Kina | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,722 (2.79 Kina) | 11 Kina | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,957 (7 Kina) | 17 Kina | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,239 (5.37 Kina) | 12 Kina | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,204 (2.26 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,749 (2.82 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,752 (36 Kina) | 52 Kina | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,627 (3.71 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,198 (2.25 Kina) | 4.08 Kina | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,547,480 (2,609 Kina) | 9,921 Kina | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,427,930 (1,462 Kina) | 3,796 Kina | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$316,350 (324 Kina) | 663 Kina | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,614,810 (1,654 Kina) | 1,324 Kina | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$933,706 (956 Kina) | 928 Kina | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$222,754 (228 Kina) | 167 Kina | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,646 (74 Kina) | 175 Kina | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,295,430 (1,327 Kina) | 1,459 Kina | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,619 (303 Kina) | 2,288 Kina | - 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,777 (20 Kina) | 38 Kina | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,682 (11 Kina) | 19 Kina | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$171,359 (175 Kina) | 184 Kina | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,467 (120 Kina) | 132 Kina | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,342 (257 Kina) | 233 Kina | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,185 (227 Kina) | 239 Kina | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,598,000 (60,011 Kina) | 116,482 Kina | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,421 (2.48 Kina) | 4.01 Kina | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,856 (118 Kina) | 83 Kina | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,464 (18 Kina) | 15 Kina | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (19 Kina) | 50 Kina | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$96,765 (99 Kina) | 125 Kina | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,405 (19 Kina) | 28 Kina | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,726 (13 Kina) | 25 Kina | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,154 (16 Kina) | 15 Kina | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,234 (6 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,017 (4.11 Kina) | 11 Kina | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,432 (18 Kina) | 39 Kina | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,692 (51 Kina) | 102 Kina | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,831 (24 Kina) | 44 Kina | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$139,903 (143 Kina) | 100 Kina | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,842 (99 Kina) | 175 Kina | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,703 (18 Kina) | 21 Kina | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,907 (6 Kina) | 11 Kina | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,181 (6 Kina) | 12 Kina | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,635,990 (1,675 Kina) | 1,613 Kina | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (0.25 Kina) | 3.67 Kina | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,787 (106 Kina) | 202 Kina | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,210 (5.34 Kina) | 28 Kina | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,429 prices entered by 606 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea
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