Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$21,034 (37元) | 44元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,905 (30元) | 35元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,192 (13元) | 17元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,709 (4.82元) | 14元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,408 (10元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,559 (4.56元) | 9元 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,616 (14元) | 52元 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,079 (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,184 (3.89元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,857 (5.09元) | 5.40元 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,849 (71元) | 94元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,124 (7元) | 8元 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,087 (3.72元) | 13元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,531,280 (4,506元) | 7,506元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,180,370 (2,101元) | 4,568元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$228,576 (407元) | 420元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,488,820 (2,650元) | 5,797元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$822,017 (1,463元) | 3,054元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,534 (277元) | 321元 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,284 (129元) | 81元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,199,700 (2,135元) | 2,073元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$341,342 (608元) | 529元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,245 (31元) | 47元 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,581 (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$155,678 (277元) | 435元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,896 (187元) | 233元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,579 (453元) | 615元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,571 (369元) | 475元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,638,000 (109,717元) | 140,613元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,832 (5.04元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$126,244 (225元) | 160元 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,557 (24元) | 29元 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,028 (30元) | 31元 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,050 (142元) | 407元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,929 (32元) | 42元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,289 (22元) | 50元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,840 (26元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,267 (11元) | 10元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,174 (7元) | 13元 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,772 (35元) | 78元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,189 (63元) | 195元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,298 (40元) | 94元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,913 (169元) | 1,203元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,119 (168元) | 349元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,046 (39元) | 73元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,075 (13元) | 31元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,806 (7元) | 29元 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,779,890 (3,168元) | 3,269元 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (0.36元) | 0.30元 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$115,702 (206元) | 277元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,906 (14元) | 21元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in China
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