Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 175% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (COL$71,160) | COL$20,288 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$38,159) | COL$17,040 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (COL$24,457) | COL$7,036 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (COL$4,919) | COL$2,726 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (COL$18,152) | COL$5,391 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (COL$12,475) | COL$2,615 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (COL$33,566) | COL$7,860 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (COL$10,822) | COL$5,162 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (COL$7,154) | COL$2,268 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 (COL$9,441) | COL$2,919 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$33,744) | COL$40,893 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (COL$9,001) | COL$4,134 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (COL$5,032) | COL$2,135 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in France is 215% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,053 (COL$9,085,397) | COL$2,508,180 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,326 (COL$5,866,949) | COL$1,179,300 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (COL$644,083) | COL$228,994 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,096 (COL$4,847,849) | COL$1,474,380 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €758 (COL$3,353,256) | COL$790,166 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (COL$466,927) | COL$156,151 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$107,540) | COL$75,540 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (COL$1,549,057) | COL$1,200,890 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (COL$375,058) | COL$322,826 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$35,016) | COL$16,642 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$59,498) | COL$12,444 | + 378% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in France is 79% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (COL$389,113) | COL$157,335 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (COL$144,778) | COL$103,023 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (COL$453,210) | COL$255,781 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (COL$506,280) | COL$208,723 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in France is 113% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,563 (COL$117,535,435) | COL$59,112,100 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (COL$6,541) | COL$2,863 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (COL$296,450) | COL$124,943 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.20 (COL$18,571) | COL$14,412 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (COL$31,484) | COL$18,632 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$108,450) | COL$74,971 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.08 (COL$18,033) | COL$18,563 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (COL$16,625) | COL$12,208 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (COL$17,053) | COL$14,977 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (COL$8,213) | COL$6,355 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (COL$9,274) | COL$4,285 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$94,500) | COL$20,540 | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 155% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (COL$167,273) | COL$37,556 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$91,014) | COL$22,309 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (COL$260,030) | COL$89,738 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (COL$233,666) | COL$97,155 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$46,825) | COL$22,376 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (COL$17,917) | COL$7,169 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (COL$27,846) | COL$3,862 | + 621% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (COL$2,155,486) | COL$1,762,830 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (COL$808) | COL$202 | + 300% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (COL$153,836) | COL$113,797 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (COL$42,160) | COL$6,810 | + 519% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in France is 150% more expensive than in Colombia
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