Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$50,403) | COL$26,828 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$35,101) | COL$20,470 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (COL$16,421) | COL$9,048 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (COL$4,279) | COL$3,139 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (COL$13,182) | COL$7,515 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (COL$9,590) | COL$3,412 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (COL$20,944) | COL$9,603 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (COL$10,267) | COL$7,044 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (COL$6,592) | COL$3,550 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (COL$3,692) | COL$3,641 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$26,089) | COL$44,703 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (COL$7,685) | COL$4,907 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (COL$5,762) | COL$2,598 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 197% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,753 (COL$7,385,054) | COL$2,686,960 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,314 (COL$5,536,156) | COL$1,386,570 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (COL$812,891) | COL$243,763 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (COL$4,492,304) | COL$1,387,830 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (COL$3,196,580) | COL$823,886 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (COL$606,582) | COL$158,264 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (COL$131,357) | COL$63,264 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (COL$1,585,083) | COL$1,376,860 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (COL$573,413) | COL$361,235 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (COL$26,457) | COL$18,894 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (COL$64,392) | COL$11,288 | + 470% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 38% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (COL$343,189) | COL$190,108 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$144,949) | COL$127,337 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (COL$366,394) | COL$300,269 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (COL$467,705) | COL$238,297 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 115% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (COL$100,416,924) | COL$65,078,200 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (COL$7,679) | COL$3,325 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (COL$340,764) | COL$131,330 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (COL$32,185) | COL$14,348 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$31,651) | COL$17,994 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (COL$218,788) | COL$76,426 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (COL$13,377) | COL$19,342 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (COL$10,808) | COL$11,026 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (COL$12,819) | COL$16,130 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (COL$6,650) | COL$6,425 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (COL$7,010) | COL$5,335 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$87,310) | COL$23,487 | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 92% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Germany | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (COL$151,720) | COL$34,107 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (COL$100,912) | COL$24,658 | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (COL$347,673) | COL$94,871 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$211,257) | COL$99,856 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$40,640) | COL$26,124 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (COL$13,141) | COL$8,954 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (COL$16,528) | COL$4,010 | + 312% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (COL$2,284,027) | COL$2,405,540 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (COL$442) | COL$227 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (COL$152,507) | COL$112,622 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (COL$31,254) | COL$8,255 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 112% more expensive than in Colombia
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