Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,163 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,294 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,175 (AU$2.51) | AU$5.97 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,725 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.48 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,366 (AU$1.88) | AU$5.42 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,706 (AU$0.95) | AU$4.99 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,890 (AU$2.76) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,400 (AU$1.89) | AU$4.61 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,150 (AU$0.75) | AU$3.20 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,956 (AU$1.03) | AU$5.52 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,401 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,258 (AU$1.49) | AU$2.91 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,112 (AU$0.74) | AU$2.47 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 73% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,511,470 (AU$878) | AU$3,144 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,209,550 (AU$423) | AU$2,161 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$228,819 (AU$80) | AU$291 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,466,550 (AU$513) | AU$1,971 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$835,540 (AU$292) | AU$1,506 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$154,971 (AU$54) | AU$177 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,573 (AU$25) | AU$58 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,193,560 (AU$417) | AU$494 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$329,861 (AU$115) | AU$245 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,413 (AU$6) | AU$13 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,902 (AU$3.81) | AU$31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$165,716 (AU$58) | AU$101 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$102,750 (AU$36) | AU$66 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,689 (AU$86) | AU$137 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,909 (AU$71) | AU$140 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,447,200 (AU$20,777) | AU$28,179 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,375 (AU$0.83) | AU$1.36 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,448 (AU$45) | AU$159 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,522 (AU$5.43) | AU$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,001 (AU$4.89) | AU$17 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$83,864 (AU$29) | AU$68 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,949 (AU$5.92) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,178 (AU$4.26) | AU$4.67 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,341 (AU$5.36) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,178 (AU$2.16) | AU$3.38 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,636 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.51 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,878 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,999 (AU$12) | AU$56 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,833 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$90,041 (AU$31) | AU$227 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,330 (AU$33) | AU$91 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,507 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,771 (AU$2.72) | AU$4.49 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,462 (AU$1.21) | AU$9 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 (AU$627) | AU$663 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$240 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.51 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$118,538 (AU$41) | AU$70 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,343 (AU$2.92) | AU$35 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,639 prices entered by 1,338 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in Australia
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