Cost of living in Colombia compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Colombia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 (CHF 8) | CHF 27 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 11 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.81 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 4.50 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 10 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 4.33 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.27 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.33 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.87 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 2.35 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Colombia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 (CHF 782) | CHF 3,527 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 (CHF 414) | CHF 2,866 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 (CHF 76) | CHF 205 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 (CHF 442) | CHF 2,179 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 (CHF 239) | CHF 1,557 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 (CHF 54) | CHF 94 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 (CHF 17) | CHF 53 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 (CHF 316) | CHF 305 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 (CHF 101) | CHF 116 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 17 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 30 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Colombia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 (CHF 47) | CHF 111 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 (CHF 32) | CHF 64 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 (CHF 82) | CHF 118 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 (CHF 69) | CHF 184 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Colombia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 (CHF 16,854) | CHF 36,492 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.84 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 (CHF 34) | CHF 78 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Colombia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 13 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 (CHF 27) | CHF 211 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (CHF 5.67) | CHF 5.94 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 4.15 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 7 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.35 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 4.98 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 (CHF 7) | CHF 58 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Colombia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 (CHF 12) | CHF 71 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 (CHF 7) | CHF 39 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (CHF 31) | CHF 101 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 (CHF 29) | CHF 125 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 5.21 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 7 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (CHF 580) | CHF 434 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.33 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 (CHF 26) | CHF 88 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 9 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland
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