Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$27,083 (45元) | 43元 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,386 (34元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,947 (15元) | 17元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,127 (5.20元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,420 (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,426 (5.70元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,432 (16元) | 48元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,834 (11元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,589 (5.97元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,429 (5.70元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,538 (74元) | 97元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,859 (8元) | 9元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,570 (4.27元) | 13元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,653,740 (4,414元) | 13,898元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,388,680 (2,310元) | 8,379元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$241,144 (401元) | 462元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,391,800 (2,315元) | 6,525元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$814,672 (1,355元) | 4,376元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,348 (260元) | 516元 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,271 (109元) | 140元 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,359,640 (2,261元) | 1,829元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$352,934 (587元) | 546元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,494 (32元) | 50元 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,494 (19元) | 66元 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$188,291 (313元) | 511元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,084 (208元) | 288元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$297,432 (495元) | 654元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$237,113 (394元) | 844元 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,078,200 (108,241元) | 148,501元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,309 (5.50元) | 8元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,492 (220元) | 206元 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,348 (24元) | 28元 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,994 (30元) | 27元 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,426 (127元) | 386元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,342 (32元) | 30元 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,026 (18元) | 19元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,130 (27元) | 44元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,352 (11元) | 21元 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,167 (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,143 (40元) | 82元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,593 (61元) | 260元 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,497 (41元) | 122元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,099 (157元) | 417元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,856 (166元) | 319元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,124 (43元) | 90元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,799 (15元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,011 (7元) | 19元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,405,540 (4,001元) | 2,968元 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (0.38元) | 0.24元 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,805 (184元) | 410元 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,255 (14元) | 38元 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in China
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