Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$29,896 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$22,228 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,416 (AU$3.21) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,645 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.64 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,073 (AU$2.75) | AU$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,072 (AU$1.39) | AU$7 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,580 (AU$3.61) | AU$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,242 (AU$2.47) | AU$4.38 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,372 (AU$1.15) | AU$3.24 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,551 (AU$1.21) | AU$5.94 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,207 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,032 (AU$1.72) | AU$3.42 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,792 (AU$0.95) | AU$2.62 | - 64% | |
| 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$2,694,490 (AU$919) | AU$2,981 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,384,350 (AU$472) | AU$2,086 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$242,065 (AU$83) | AU$253 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,659,140 (AU$566) | AU$2,038 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$925,481 (AU$316) | AU$1,525 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$164,886 (AU$56) | AU$175 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,968 (AU$23) | AU$72 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,439,120 (AU$491) | AU$552 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$395,396 (AU$135) | AU$251 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,263 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,532 (AU$4.28) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$185,873 (AU$63) | AU$115 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$123,650 (AU$42) | AU$74 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$334,228 (AU$114) | AU$154 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,814 (AU$81) | AU$168 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,181,900 (AU$21,219) | AU$32,107 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,272 (AU$1.12) | AU$1.98 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$134,538 (AU$46) | AU$157 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$19,329 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,975 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$83,539 (AU$29) | AU$75 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,377 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,637 (AU$4.31) | AU$4.91 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,565 (AU$5.65) | AU$5.52 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,212 (AU$2.46) | AU$3.39 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,724 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.43 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,568 (AU$9) | AU$32 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,883 (AU$12) | AU$65 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$26,993 (AU$9) | AU$40 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$108,276 (AU$37) | AU$225 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$104,942 (AU$36) | AU$107 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$27,483 (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,359 (AU$3.19) | AU$5.01 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,299 (AU$1.47) | AU$10 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,342,920 (AU$799) | AU$718 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$212 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$117,163 (AU$40) | AU$76 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,361 (AU$2.85) | AU$42 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00034
AUD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,006 prices entered by 1,189 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Australia
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