- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Papua New Guinea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Papua New Guinea
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,172 (13 Kina) | 41 Kina | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,481 (17 Kina) | 24 Kina | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,891 (8 Kina) | 15 Kina | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,511 (2.77 Kina) | 8 Kina | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,755 (5.25 Kina) | 13 Kina | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,751 (3.04 Kina) | 19 Kina | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,089 (8 Kina) | 25 Kina | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,091 (5.62 Kina) | 18 Kina | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,189 (2.42 Kina) | 10 Kina | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,641 (2.92 Kina) | 9 Kina | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,648 (37 Kina) | 57 Kina | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,690 (4.07 Kina) | 8 Kina | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,256 (2.49 Kina) | 5.58 Kina | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 78% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,561,410 (2,827 Kina) | 15,039 Kina | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,420,590 (1,568 Kina) | 9,385 Kina | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$312,198 (345 Kina) | 820 Kina | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,587,280 (1,752 Kina) | 8,076 Kina | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$942,153 (1,040 Kina) | 4,626 Kina | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,535 (230 Kina) | 373 Kina | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,855 (78 Kina) | 400 Kina | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,318,150 (1,455 Kina) | 1,888 Kina | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,917 (330 Kina) | 1,184 Kina | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,554 (20 Kina) | 42 Kina | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,629 (14 Kina) | 19 Kina | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,127 (190 Kina) | 213 Kina | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,772 (144 Kina) | 151 Kina | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$257,504 (284 Kina) | 240 Kina | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,603 (256 Kina) | 314 Kina | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,090,600 (66,320 Kina) | 69,637 Kina | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,360 (2.60 Kina) | 3.78 Kina | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,102 (125 Kina) | 160 Kina | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,079 (19 Kina) | 34 Kina | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,457 (23 Kina) | 50 Kina | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$115,867 (128 Kina) | 138 Kina | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,415 (19 Kina) | 25 Kina | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,117 (14 Kina) | 17 Kina | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,983 (17 Kina) | 17 Kina | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,384 (7 Kina) | 10 Kina | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,981 (4.39 Kina) | 8 Kina | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,404 (19 Kina) | 32 Kina | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,299 (62 Kina) | 135 Kina | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,220 (27 Kina) | 47 Kina | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,988 (148 Kina) | 35 Kina | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$98,688 (109 Kina) | 219 Kina | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,040 (22 Kina) | 30 Kina | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (7 Kina) | 10 Kina | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,681 (7 Kina) | 11 Kina | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,628,890 (1,798 Kina) | 3,047 Kina | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (0.25 Kina) | 2.18 Kina | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,127 (122 Kina) | 441 Kina | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,149 (5.68 Kina) | 24 Kina | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,555 prices entered by 610 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Papua New Guinea
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