Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,296 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,967 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,003 (C$2.56) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,729 (C$1.00) | C$2.45 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,363 (C$1.96) | C$3.83 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,550 (C$0.93) | C$4.00 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,845 (C$2.87) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,155 (C$1.89) | C$3.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,262 (C$0.83) | C$2.54 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,855 (C$1.04) | C$3.13 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,992 (C$15) | C$17 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,111 (C$1.50) | C$2.29 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,121 (C$0.78) | C$2.23 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,521,870 (C$923) | C$2,267 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,171,010 (C$429) | C$1,763 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$233,969 (C$86) | C$175 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,449,180 (C$530) | C$1,750 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$781,997 (C$286) | C$1,262 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$161,169 (C$59) | C$116 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$75,203 (C$28) | C$54 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,201,050 (C$440) | C$383 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,715 (C$118) | C$168 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,320 (C$5.97) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,826 (C$4.69) | C$24 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$158,466 (C$58) | C$69 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,372 (C$36) | C$50 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$246,866 (C$90) | C$112 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,919 (C$74) | C$146 | - 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$59,404,000 (C$21,738) | C$25,811 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,857 (C$1.05) | C$1.19 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$123,810 (C$45) | C$118 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,993 (C$5.12) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,189 (C$7) | C$21 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$77,128 (C$28) | C$79 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,860 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,245 (C$4.48) | C$5.21 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,892 (C$5.45) | C$5.36 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,139 (C$2.25) | C$2.94 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,353 (C$1.59) | C$2.49 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,695 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,231 (C$14) | C$55 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,987 (C$8) | C$29 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$92,148 (C$34) | C$163 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,406 (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,108 (C$8) | C$12 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,078 (C$2.59) | C$4.91 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,838 (C$1.40) | C$7 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,747,240 (C$639) | C$565 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$192 (C$0.07) | C$0.39 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,300 (C$42) | C$57 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,822 (C$2.50) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Canada
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