Cost of living in Colombia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,092 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,075 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,642 (€2.47) | €5.47 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,375 (€1.02) | €1.23 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,362 (€2.17) | €4.22 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,165 (€0.97) | €2.84 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,506 (€2.90) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,560 (€1.99) | €2.39 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,767 (€0.87) | €1.61 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,731 (€0.87) | €2.13 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,753 (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,183 (€1.43) | €2.76 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,421 (€0.79) | €2.04 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,408,150 (€791) | €1,559 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,636,740 (€380) | €1,375 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$283,492 (€66) | €310 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,713,440 (€398) | €959 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$989,160 (€230) | €806 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$220,921 (€51) | €126 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,509 (€16) | €47 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,449,020 (€336) | €539 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$469,425 (€109) | €129 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,423 (€4.97) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,977 (€3.94) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$192,112 (€45) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,186 (€30) | €36 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$332,156 (€77) | €96 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$252,538 (€59) | €123 | - 52% | |
| 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$71,943,000 (€16,694) | €31,198 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,039 (€0.94) | €1.82 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$143,746 (€33) | €50 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,886 (€3.92) | €12 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,435 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,122 (€27) | €26 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,817 (€4.83) | €4.00 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,173 (€3.29) | €5.18 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,584 (€4.31) | €4.73 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,054 (€1.87) | €2.00 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,634 (€1.31) | €4.01 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,728 (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Colombia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,987 (€11) | €60 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,822 (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$118,019 (€27) | €97 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$117,272 (€27) | €81 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$32,433 (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,293 (€2.39) | €3.47 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,863 (€1.13) | €4.90 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,615,310 (€607) | €561 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (€0.06) | €0.25 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$125,728 (€29) | €34 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,485 (€2.20) | €8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 50% cheaper than in Belgium
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