Cost of living in France compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 161% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (COL$69,768) | COL$23,027 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (COL$38,976) | COL$17,461 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.75 (COL$25,108) | COL$7,370 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (COL$4,709) | COL$2,741 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (COL$16,949) | COL$5,375 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (COL$11,554) | COL$2,714 | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$27,317) | COL$8,042 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (COL$11,083) | COL$5,277 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (COL$7,200) | COL$2,075 | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (COL$8,194) | COL$3,015 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$30,505) | COL$40,610 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (COL$9,038) | COL$4,267 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (COL$5,054) | COL$2,126 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in France is 171% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,757 (COL$7,675,623) | COL$2,531,140 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,173 (COL$5,123,562) | COL$1,225,270 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (COL$746,326) | COL$229,918 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €819 (COL$3,576,210) | COL$1,483,270 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (COL$2,665,061) | COL$835,388 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (COL$365,145) | COL$157,746 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (COL$111,075) | COL$71,711 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (COL$1,589,921) | COL$1,209,500 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (COL$452,291) | COL$335,449 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$30,841) | COL$19,201 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (COL$59,953) | COL$10,456 | + 473% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in France is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (COL$386,186) | COL$170,683 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (COL$158,496) | COL$100,981 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (COL$391,920) | COL$249,415 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (COL$479,281) | COL$205,591 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in France is 91% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,729 (COL$112,399,975) | COL$60,251,000 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (COL$6,105) | COL$2,340 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (COL$255,458) | COL$132,415 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 62% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.77 (COL$25,193) | COL$15,353 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$36,743) | COL$14,708 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (COL$112,000) | COL$82,155 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (COL$21,262) | COL$17,679 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (COL$18,703) | COL$12,312 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (COL$16,209) | COL$15,813 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (COL$8,782) | COL$6,254 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (COL$9,691) | COL$4,615 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (COL$100,206) | COL$21,591 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 190% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 190% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (COL$187,819) | COL$32,170 | + 484% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (COL$88,806) | COL$24,299 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (COL$336,088) | COL$87,467 | + 284% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (COL$283,830) | COL$93,879 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$48,707) | COL$22,487 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (COL$16,175) | COL$7,923 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (COL$27,193) | COL$3,527 | + 671% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (COL$2,087,651) | COL$1,849,760 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (COL$1,515) | COL$244 | + 521% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (COL$172,583) | COL$117,307 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (COL$44,059) | COL$8,462 | + 421% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in France is 138% more expensive than in Colombia
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