Cost of living in Colombia compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,765 (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,079 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,181 (AU$4.29) | AU$8 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,956 (AU$1.90) | AU$1.97 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,127 (AU$3.89) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,214 (AU$1.62) | AU$6 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,118 (AU$5.42) | AU$10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,677 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.92 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,529 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.79 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,344 (AU$1.67) | AU$7 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,408 (AU$19) | AU$22 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,194 (AU$2.76) | AU$3.94 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,693 (AU$1.42) | AU$2.39 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,569,730 (AU$1,371) | AU$4,112 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,102,350 (AU$807) | AU$2,867 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$344,146 (AU$132) | AU$316 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,951,600 (AU$749) | AU$2,780 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,178,740 (AU$453) | AU$1,977 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$235,987 (AU$91) | AU$213 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,629 (AU$26) | AU$65 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,379,260 (AU$530) | AU$644 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$423,469 (AU$163) | AU$243 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$24,955 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,246 (AU$5.85) | AU$42 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$231,978 (AU$89) | AU$125 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,048 (AU$48) | AU$94 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$374,803 (AU$144) | AU$168 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$299,460 (AU$115) | AU$178 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$74,647,100 (AU$28,661) | AU$40,270 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,159 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.96 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$148,630 (AU$57) | AU$143 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,624 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,060 (AU$11) | AU$23 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,808 (AU$43) | AU$85 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$26,800 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,946 (AU$5.74) | AU$5.40 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,724 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,951 (AU$3.05) | AU$4.47 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,206 (AU$2.77) | AU$4.31 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$35,671 (AU$14) | AU$39 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Colombia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$63,573 (AU$24) | AU$74 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,848 (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$132,915 (AU$51) | AU$257 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$144,288 (AU$55) | AU$129 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$36,719 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,357 (AU$3.98) | AU$5.34 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,006 (AU$2.31) | AU$13 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,671,230 (AU$1,026) | AU$943 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$275 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.77 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$139,801 (AU$54) | AU$87 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,193 (AU$3.53) | AU$46 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,931 prices entered by 831 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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