Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,245 (€8) | €19 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,284 (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,041 (€2.55) | €5.79 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,964 (€1.15) | €1.28 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,932 (€2.30) | €3.54 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,268 (€0.99) | €2.94 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,499 (€3.35) | €6 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,892 (€2.29) | €2.59 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,549 (€1.05) | €2.11 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,335 (€1.00) | €2.08 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,767 (€12) | €8 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,220 (€1.67) | €3.05 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (€0.86) | €2.00 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,535,700 (€817) | €1,348 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,061,300 (€476) | €1,170 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$347,836 (€80) | €265 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,953,140 (€451) | €873 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,174,770 (€271) | €663 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$243,886 (€56) | €154 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,651 (€16) | €54 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,370,250 (€317) | €302 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$421,053 (€97) | €110 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,942 (€5.53) | €17 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,010 (€3.47) | €12 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$237,730 (€55) | €88 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,003 (€29) | €42 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$375,289 (€87) | €101 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$294,606 (€68) | €129 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,823,000 (€17,059) | €32,008 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,164 (€0.96) | €1.67 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$146,829 (€34) | €52 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,777 (€4.80) | €12 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$26,522 (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,005 (€26) | €31 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$27,214 (€6) | €5.29 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,740 (€3.41) | €9 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,415 (€4.49) | €4.92 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,304 (€1.92) | €3.01 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,310 (€1.69) | €4.00 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,991 (€8) | €27 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$63,880 (€15) | €43 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,685 (€7) | €26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,270 (€29) | €90 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$142,139 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$35,937 (€8) | €12 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,413 (€2.41) | €3.51 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,869 (€1.36) | €5.03 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,572,560 (€594) | €561 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$263 (€0.06) | €0.25 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$139,619 (€32) | €31 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,115 (€2.11) | €11 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Belgium
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