Cost of living in Colombia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,878 (63元) | 41元 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,028 (51元) | 38元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,642 (18元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,047 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,064 (17元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,545 (8元) | 10元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,842 (25元) | 50元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,515 (16元) | 16元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,020 (7元) | 6元 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,253 (9元) | 7元 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$54,710 (94元) | 89元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,756 (13元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,261 (7元) | 13元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,455,540 (5,907元) | 11,256元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,060,540 (3,522元) | 5,248元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$362,959 (620元) | 450元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,983,810 (3,391元) | 6,564元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,211,420 (2,071元) | 3,518元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$242,499 (415元) | 296元 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,443 (115元) | 100元 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,353,360 (2,314元) | 1,460元 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$424,714 (726元) | 553元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,130 (45元) | 43元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,398 (35元) | 50元 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$224,368 (384元) | 418元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,856 (275元) | 302元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$377,890 (646元) | 553元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$309,804 (530元) | 705元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$77,206,500 (131,982元) | 137,169元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,265 (7元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$162,665 (278元) | 228元 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,785 (46元) | 45元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,344 (52元) | 59元 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,569 (187元) | 114元 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,748 (41元) | 67元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,600 (28元) | 57元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,244 (35元) | 25元 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,478 (14元) | 6元 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,185 (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$36,719 (63元) | 64元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Colombia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,283 (113元) | 169元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,254 (55元) | 100元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,476 (232元) | 1,179元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$155,055 (265元) | 320元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,723 (68元) | 81元 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,398 (19元) | 28元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,148 (11元) | 19元 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 (4,503元) | 3,680元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$603 (1.03元) | 0.34元 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$136,146 (233元) | 394元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,155 (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,473 prices entered by 589 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in China
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