Cost of living in Colombia compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$21,029 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 26 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,901 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 14 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,213 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 13 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,716 (CHF 0.65) | CHF 1.59 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,417 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 8 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,547 (CHF 0.61) | CHF 3.86 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,664 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 11 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,158 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.86 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,170 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 2.88 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,883 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,141 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,099 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 2.40 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,140 (CHF 0.51) | CHF 2.40 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,527,000 (CHF 604) | CHF 2,969 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,183,440 (CHF 283) | CHF 2,117 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,537 (CHF 54) | CHF 147 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,506,260 (CHF 360) | CHF 1,624 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$826,904 (CHF 198) | CHF 1,257 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,655 (CHF 37) | CHF 98 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,746 (CHF 17) | CHF 43 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,202,660 (CHF 287) | CHF 448 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,440 (CHF 81) | CHF 112 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,289 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,694 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 30 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,081 (CHF 37) | CHF 117 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$105,507 (CHF 25) | CHF 60 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$253,853 (CHF 61) | CHF 133 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$203,605 (CHF 49) | CHF 173 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,638,000 (CHF 14,731) | CHF 29,037 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,847 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 1.53 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,758 (CHF 30) | CHF 77 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,330 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 16 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,068 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 45 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,883 (CHF 19) | CHF 87 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,929 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 4.57 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,291 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.16 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,716 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 4.08 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,274 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.51 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,148 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 3.81 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,945 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 35 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,096 (CHF 8) | CHF 77 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,511 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 36 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,913 (CHF 23) | CHF 194 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,764 (CHF 22) | CHF 112 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,786 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,064 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.97 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,803 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 7 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,779,890 (CHF 425) | CHF 473 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$202 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.37 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$115,702 (CHF 28) | CHF 105 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,926 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland
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