Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (COL$88,825) | COL$37,841 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (COL$50,157) | COL$29,661 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (COL$24,822) | COL$10,980 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (COL$6,010) | COL$4,992 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (COL$18,739) | COL$10,275 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (COL$12,816) | COL$4,338 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$29,338) | COL$14,838 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (COL$13,344) | COL$10,033 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (COL$8,682) | COL$4,444 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (COL$4,782) | COL$5,088 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$30,363) | COL$51,661 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (COL$9,955) | COL$7,424 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (COL$7,484) | COL$4,024 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 156% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,847 (COL$8,334,396) | COL$3,535,680 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 (COL$6,219,180) | COL$1,915,480 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €241 (COL$1,088,072) | COL$361,563 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,179 (COL$5,319,330) | COL$1,871,710 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €869 (COL$3,920,001) | COL$1,078,650 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €150 (COL$675,618) | COL$255,164 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (COL$122,324) | COL$64,960 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (COL$1,722,948) | COL$1,450,120 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (COL$452,113) | COL$443,892 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$33,530) | COL$28,239 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (COL$73,319) | COL$23,106 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 41% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (COL$406,834) | COL$235,152 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (COL$189,833) | COL$171,539 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (COL$460,018) | COL$379,429 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (COL$674,987) | COL$308,039 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,002 (COL$126,342,210) | COL$79,212,100 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (COL$7,916) | COL$4,383 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (COL$233,055) | COL$163,320 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (COL$36,844) | COL$27,146 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (COL$53,640) | COL$39,797 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (COL$309,122) | COL$100,804 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (COL$19,423) | COL$21,453 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (COL$12,671) | COL$18,263 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (COL$15,532) | COL$21,343 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (COL$7,709) | COL$8,619 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (COL$7,702) | COL$9,529 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (COL$103,898) | COL$31,580 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 87% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (COL$201,824) | COL$69,236 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (COL$123,503) | COL$32,413 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (COL$721,274) | COL$134,653 | + 436% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (COL$293,919) | COL$150,332 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (COL$51,659) | COL$37,149 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (COL$18,535) | COL$11,636 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.40 (COL$19,841) | COL$6,484 | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (COL$2,638,441) | COL$3,092,690 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (COL$533) | COL$324 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (COL$175,505) | COL$133,718 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (COL$39,453) | COL$10,687 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 83% more expensive than in Colombia
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