Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,333 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,417 (C$5.99) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,212 (C$2.48) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,734 (C$0.94) | C$2.26 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,336 (C$1.83) | C$3.91 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,713 (C$0.93) | C$4.80 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,906 (C$2.72) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,383 (C$1.85) | C$3.91 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,119 (C$0.73) | C$2.54 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,961 (C$1.02) | C$3.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,298 (C$14) | C$18 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,237 (C$1.46) | C$2.30 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,118 (C$0.73) | C$2.04 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,515,220 (C$865) | C$2,070 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,210,980 (C$416) | C$1,568 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$231,234 (C$79) | C$169 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,482,720 (C$510) | C$1,587 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$835,226 (C$287) | C$1,091 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,049 (C$54) | C$112 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,405 (C$25) | C$53 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,187,150 (C$408) | C$366 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$330,161 (C$114) | C$169 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,369 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,942 (C$3.76) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$165,417 (C$57) | C$74 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,034 (C$36) | C$49 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$245,468 (C$84) | C$110 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,594 (C$70) | C$137 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,256,700 (C$20,372) | C$24,938 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,387 (C$0.82) | C$1.11 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,215 (C$44) | C$109 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,522 (C$5.34) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,001 (C$4.81) | C$17 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$83,864 (C$29) | C$86 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$16,949 (C$5.83) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,178 (C$4.19) | C$5.14 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,341 (C$5.27) | C$5.44 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,178 (C$2.12) | C$3.15 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,636 (C$1.59) | C$2.65 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,878 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,539 (C$11) | C$55 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,741 (C$8) | C$28 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$90,041 (C$31) | C$154 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,180 (C$33) | C$94 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,692 (C$8) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,836 (C$2.69) | C$4.91 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,516 (C$1.21) | C$7 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 (C$616) | C$570 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$240 (C$0.08) | C$0.47 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$118,538 (C$41) | C$58 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,343 (C$2.87) | C$15 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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