Cost of living in Colombia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,169 (руб 343) | руб 380 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,831 (руб 318) | руб 256 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,012 (руб 132) | руб 141 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,751 (руб 52) | руб 67 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,449 (руб 103) | руб 87 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,691 (руб 51) | руб 150 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,621 (руб 144) | руб 320 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,041 (руб 95) | руб 95 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,197 (руб 41) | руб 33 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,866 (руб 54) | руб 61 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,904 (руб 772) | руб 530 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,073 (руб 77) | руб 94 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,146 (руб 40) | руб 32 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,496,650 (руб 47,106) | руб 74,632 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,229,120 (руб 23,191) | руб 43,484 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$241,542 (руб 4,557) | руб 6,636 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,510,660 (руб 28,503) | руб 39,395 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$825,146 (руб 15,569) | руб 25,004 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,455 (руб 2,914) | руб 4,110 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,219 (руб 1,438) | руб 417 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,248,590 (руб 23,558) | руб 24,777 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,073 (руб 6,228) | руб 5,517 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,175 (руб 305) | руб 430 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,401 (руб 272) | руб 724 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,279 (руб 2,949) | руб 5,782 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,628 (руб 1,861) | руб 2,885 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$241,026 (руб 4,548) | руб 5,928 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,003 (руб 3,906) | руб 6,846 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,562,300 (руб 1,104,932) | руб 1,412,860 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,091 (руб 58) | руб 45 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,370 (руб 2,365) | руб 1,906 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,982 (руб 283) | руб 502 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,281 (руб 383) | руб 585 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,246 (руб 1,495) | руб 1,351 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,466 (руб 330) | руб 238 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,107 (руб 228) | руб 155 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,700 (руб 277) | руб 198 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,207 (руб 117) | руб 69 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,253 (руб 80) | руб 98 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,733 (руб 391) | руб 603 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,719 (руб 712) | руб 1,770 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,382 (руб 403) | руб 610 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,513 (руб 1,783) | руб 6,547 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,815 (руб 1,751) | руб 3,282 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,296 (руб 421) | руб 431 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,078 (руб 134) | руб 218 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,015 (руб 76) | руб 241 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,714,840 (руб 32,355) | руб 30,673 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$188 (руб 3.55) | руб 2.68 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,004 (руб 2,094) | руб 3,340 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,349 (руб 139) | руб 150 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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