Cost of living in Germany compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 116% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$53,263) | COL$22,333 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$35,698) | COL$17,417 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (COL$16,057) | COL$7,212 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (COL$4,251) | COL$2,734 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (COL$13,059) | COL$5,336 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (COL$11,665) | COL$2,713 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (COL$24,874) | COL$7,906 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (COL$10,992) | COL$5,383 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (COL$6,720) | COL$2,119 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (COL$4,345) | COL$2,961 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (COL$30,614) | COL$40,298 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (COL$7,933) | COL$4,237 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (COL$5,170) | COL$2,118 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 175% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (COL$6,354,471) | COL$2,519,850 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (COL$5,401,587) | COL$1,210,980 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (COL$730,886) | COL$231,234 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (COL$4,348,731) | COL$1,482,720 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (COL$3,081,974) | COL$835,226 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (COL$501,058) | COL$156,049 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (COL$111,826) | COL$71,405 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (COL$1,594,209) | COL$1,187,150 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (COL$432,061) | COL$330,161 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (COL$24,948) | COL$18,369 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (COL$66,540) | COL$10,942 | + 508% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (COL$347,366) | COL$165,417 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (COL$164,843) | COL$104,034 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (COL$382,516) | COL$245,468 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (COL$500,743) | COL$202,594 | + 147% | |
| 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 | €23,534 (COL$104,471,901) | COL$59,256,700 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (COL$5,741) | COL$2,387 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (COL$317,198) | COL$129,215 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 56% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$31,739) | COL$15,522 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (COL$43,776) | COL$14,001 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (COL$251,630) | COL$83,864 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (COL$14,048) | COL$16,949 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (COL$9,458) | COL$12,178 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (COL$10,297) | COL$15,341 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (COL$5,760) | COL$6,178 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (COL$7,191) | COL$4,636 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (COL$90,826) | COL$20,878 | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 134% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (COL$156,590) | COL$32,539 | + 381% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (COL$100,689) | COL$23,741 | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (COL$480,167) | COL$90,041 | + 433% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (COL$246,642) | COL$96,180 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$39,143) | COL$22,692 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (COL$15,831) | COL$7,836 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (COL$15,563) | COL$3,516 | + 343% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (COL$2,195,811) | COL$1,793,200 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (COL$537) | COL$240 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (COL$181,589) | COL$118,538 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (COL$30,872) | COL$8,343 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 128% more expensive than in Colombia
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