Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,895 (41元) | 55元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,495 (31元) | 37元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,396 (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,744 (4.92元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,405 (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,714 (4.87元) | 8元 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,066 (14元) | 55元 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,277 (9元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,102 (3.77元) | 7元 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,015 (5.40元) | 6元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,771 (73元) | 118元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,305 (8元) | 9元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,124 (3.81元) | 10元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,537,890 (4,549元) | 7,653元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,228,870 (2,203元) | 4,318元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,507 (411元) | 406元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,478,890 (2,651元) | 6,872元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$833,809 (1,495元) | 4,142元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$158,142 (283元) | 280元 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,242 (128元) | 86元 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,210,080 (2,169元) | 2,085元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$335,449 (601元) | 605元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,437 (33元) | 46元 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,413 (19元) | 41元 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,149 (309元) | 390元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$101,822 (183元) | 208元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$250,262 (449元) | 578元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$205,591 (369元) | 553元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,224,600 (107,959元) | 160,747元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,338 (4.19元) | 6元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,114 (237元) | 173元 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,361 (28元) | 29元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,576 (26元) | 36元 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$82,155 (147元) | 440元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,376 (31元) | 31元 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,377 (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,999 (29元) | 35元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,191 (11元) | 9元 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,556 (8元) | 11元 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,972 (39元) | 81元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$32,597 (58元) | 206元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,305 (44元) | 96元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$87,467 (157元) | 818元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,085 (167元) | 418元 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,529 (40元) | 67元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,906 (14元) | 34元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,525 (6元) | 32元 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,849,760 (3,316元) | 3,185元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$244 (0.44元) | 0.64元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,025 (213元) | 481元 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,462 (15元) | 22元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in China
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