Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,205 (AU$9) | AU$21 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,267 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,345 (AU$3.21) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,041 (AU$1.26) | AU$1.78 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,999 (AU$2.80) | AU$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,238 (AU$1.32) | AU$7 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,035 (AU$3.43) | AU$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,494 (AU$2.33) | AU$4.50 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,902 (AU$1.21) | AU$3.33 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,737 (AU$1.16) | AU$5.74 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,265 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,495 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.83 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,930 (AU$0.91) | AU$2.84 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,839,660 (AU$882) | AU$2,998 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,584,450 (AU$492) | AU$2,221 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$273,670 (AU$85) | AU$241 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,785,200 (AU$555) | AU$2,108 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,083,580 (AU$337) | AU$1,582 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$181,491 (AU$56) | AU$186 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,184 (AU$22) | AU$70 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,442,580 (AU$448) | AU$570 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$441,401 (AU$137) | AU$273 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,313 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,423 (AU$4.17) | AU$36 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$198,026 (AU$62) | AU$108 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$124,303 (AU$39) | AU$80 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$319,316 (AU$99) | AU$159 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$234,404 (AU$73) | AU$176 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,720,600 (AU$21,044) | AU$33,118 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,182 (AU$0.99) | AU$1.97 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,477 (AU$42) | AU$180 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,358 (AU$5.39) | AU$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,158 (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,322 (AU$31) | AU$75 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,402 (AU$3.85) | AU$5.09 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,672 (AU$5.18) | AU$5.30 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,152 (AU$2.22) | AU$3.54 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,808 (AU$1.80) | AU$3.44 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,616 (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,264 (AU$13) | AU$61 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,589 (AU$9) | AU$39 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 (AU$38) | AU$209 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,693 (AU$35) | AU$108 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,663 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,567 (AU$2.97) | AU$5.07 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,620 (AU$1.44) | AU$10 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 (AU$821) | AU$731 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$218 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.34 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$117,334 (AU$36) | AU$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,070 (AU$2.51) | AU$41 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,280 prices entered by 1,280 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in Australia
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