Cost of living in Colombia compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,455 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,079 (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,065 (€2.58) | €5.37 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,945 (€1.15) | €1.39 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$10,094 (€2.35) | €5.80 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,158 (€0.97) | €4.57 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,270 (€3.32) | €8 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,677 (€2.25) | €2.43 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,529 (€1.06) | €2.86 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,344 (€1.01) | €1.27 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$50,408 (€12) | €12 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,207 (€1.68) | €3.48 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,687 (€0.86) | €2.42 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,569,730 (€832) | €1,626 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,102,350 (€490) | €1,154 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$344,146 (€80) | €246 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,952,200 (€455) | €998 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,170,940 (€273) | €723 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$239,846 (€56) | €111 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,943 (€16) | €28 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,373,730 (€320) | €482 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$423,469 (€99) | €114 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$24,955 (€5.81) | €14 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,246 (€3.55) | €19 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$231,978 (€54) | €97 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,048 (€29) | €46 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$374,803 (€87) | €122 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$299,460 (€70) | €212 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,793,200 (€17,194) | €40,436 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,159 (€0.97) | €1.55 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$145,388 (€34) | €42 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,624 (€4.81) | €14 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,060 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,808 (€26) | €152 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$26,800 (€6) | €5.00 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,946 (€3.48) | €4.03 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,724 (€4.60) | €6 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,951 (€1.85) | €2.01 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,206 (€1.68) | €3.33 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$35,671 (€8) | €35 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Colombia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$63,573 (€15) | €47 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,848 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$132,915 (€31) | €270 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$144,288 (€34) | €63 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$36,719 (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,357 (€2.41) | €4.99 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,006 (€1.40) | €5.33 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,671,230 (€622) | €689 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$273 (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$139,801 (€33) | €46 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,193 (€2.14) | €6 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,560 prices entered by 598 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 48% cheaper than in Austria
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