Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 112% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$49,526) | COL$19,296 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$31,969) | COL$16,967 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (COL$15,656) | COL$7,003 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (COL$4,043) | COL$2,729 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (COL$12,358) | COL$5,363 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (COL$10,013) | COL$2,550 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (COL$23,603) | COL$7,845 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (COL$10,432) | COL$5,155 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (COL$6,815) | COL$2,262 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (COL$4,205) | COL$2,855 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$27,651) | COL$40,992 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (COL$7,480) | COL$4,111 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (COL$5,390) | COL$2,121 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 166% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,485 (COL$6,189,404) | COL$2,521,870 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (COL$4,878,938) | COL$1,171,010 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (COL$734,896) | COL$233,969 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €984 (COL$4,100,492) | COL$1,449,180 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €710 (COL$2,960,233) | COL$781,997 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (COL$543,846) | COL$161,169 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (COL$101,935) | COL$75,203 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 (COL$1,644,160) | COL$1,201,050 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (COL$370,934) | COL$321,715 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.12 (COL$21,358) | COL$16,320 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (COL$59,867) | COL$12,826 | + 367% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (COL$355,434) | COL$158,466 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (COL$155,478) | COL$98,372 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (COL$361,648) | COL$246,866 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (COL$518,621) | COL$202,919 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 114% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,154 (COL$96,521,588) | COL$59,404,000 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (COL$5,812) | COL$2,857 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (COL$326,015) | COL$123,810 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$30,674) | COL$13,993 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (COL$52,265) | COL$19,189 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (COL$251,937) | COL$77,128 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (COL$15,886) | COL$17,860 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (COL$9,230) | COL$12,245 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (COL$11,365) | COL$14,892 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (COL$5,784) | COL$6,139 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (COL$6,798) | COL$4,353 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$83,819) | COL$20,695 | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 128% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (COL$140,726) | COL$37,231 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (COL$88,313) | COL$21,987 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 (COL$420,182) | COL$92,148 | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (COL$259,044) | COL$96,406 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$39,547) | COL$22,108 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (COL$14,179) | COL$7,078 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (COL$15,808) | COL$3,838 | + 312% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (COL$2,063,208) | COL$1,747,240 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (COL$442) | COL$192 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (COL$196,344) | COL$114,300 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (COL$28,959) | COL$6,822 | + 324% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 125% more expensive than in Colombia
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