Cost of living in Colombia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Colombia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,637 (руб 635) | руб 478 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,705 (руб 472) | руб 383 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,498 (руб 193) | руб 201 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,396 (руб 81) | руб 85 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,111 (руб 167) | руб 118 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,930 (руб 72) | руб 190 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,073 (руб 221) | руб 431 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,823 (руб 162) | руб 114 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,496 (руб 64) | руб 51 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,603 (руб 66) | руб 80 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,286 (руб 904) | руб 726 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,843 (руб 107) | руб 148 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,220 (руб 59) | руб 44 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Colombia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,076,590 (руб 56,444) | руб 88,260 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,526,600 (руб 28,008) | руб 53,559 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$282,823 (руб 5,189) | руб 9,374 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,746,670 (руб 32,045) | руб 45,680 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (руб 17,694) | руб 28,184 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (руб 3,421) | руб 6,168 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,734 (руб 1,298) | руб 495 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,451,730 (руб 26,634) | руб 25,427 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (руб 8,242) | руб 10,146 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (руб 398) | руб 626 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (руб 292) | руб 1,061 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Colombia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$198,936 (руб 3,650) | руб 5,476 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (руб 2,318) | руб 3,659 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,275 (руб 5,894) | руб 7,865 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (руб 4,550) | руб 8,501 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Colombia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$68,740,200 (руб 1,261,134) | руб 2,157,330 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,701 (руб 68) | руб 51 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,199 (руб 2,609) | руб 2,232 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Colombia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,684 (руб 306) | руб 511 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (руб 427) | руб 686 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (руб 1,756) | руб 1,858 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (руб 336) | руб 385 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (руб 238) | руб 259 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (руб 333) | руб 285 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,559 (руб 139) | руб 111 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (руб 110) | руб 156 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (руб 527) | руб 823 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Colombia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$43,190 (руб 792) | руб 1,781 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (руб 549) | руб 700 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (руб 2,530) | руб 7,058 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (руб 2,087) | руб 3,872 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (руб 563) | руб 469 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (руб 189) | руб 218 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (руб 80) | руб 272 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,583,570 (руб 47,399) | руб 70,646 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (руб 4.45) | руб 2.99 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (руб 2,078) | руб 4,350 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,910 (руб 145) | руб 206 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Russia
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