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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Switzerland

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.58 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Switzerland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.73 EUR (3.17 USD) in Colombia and 3.74 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 27% lower in Colombia.

2.73 EUR
3.74 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 2.54 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Colombia.

1.00 EUR
2.54 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.73 EUR (7.81 USD) in Colombia and 44.69 EUR (51.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Colombia.

6.73 EUR
44.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.87 EUR (10.3 USD) in Colombia and 12.99 EUR (15.08 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Colombia.

8.87 EUR
12.99 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.8 EUR (5.58 USD) in Colombia and 29.33 EUR (34.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Colombia.

4.80 EUR
29.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.52 EUR (2.92 USD) in Colombia and 9.74 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Colombia.

2.52 EUR
9.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 2.33 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
2.33 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.84 EUR (2.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 6.51 EUR (7.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Colombia.

1.84 EUR
6.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) in Colombia and 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Colombia.

1.73 EUR
2.90 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.3 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 14.61 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Switzerland.

16.30 EUR
14.61 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 2.21 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Colombia.

0.72 EUR
2.21 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) in Colombia and 3.04 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Colombia.

1.32 EUR
3.04 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.46 EUR (5.18 USD) in Colombia and 26.01 EUR (30.2 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Colombia.

4.46 EUR
26.01 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in Colombia and 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
1.94 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Colombia and 2.06 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Colombia.

1.10 EUR
2.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Colombia and 2.69 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Colombia.

1.22 EUR
2.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Colombia.

1.11 EUR
2.51 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
3.46 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.57 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 17.32 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Colombia.

14.57 EUR
17.32 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Colombia and 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Colombia.

1.17 EUR
4.59 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Colombia.

0.76 EUR
1.42 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.34 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Switzerland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.68 EUR (1.95 USD) in Colombia and 5.95 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Colombia.

1.68 EUR
5.95 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 5.22 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Colombia.

0.90 EUR
5.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 8.66 EUR (10.05 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
8.66 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2 EUR (2.32 USD) in Colombia and 7.58 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Colombia.

2.00 EUR
7.58 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.1 EUR (8.24 USD) in Colombia and 18.4 EUR (21.36 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Colombia.

7.10 EUR
18.40 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.94 EUR (34.77 USD) in Colombia and 129.86 EUR (150.79 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Colombia.

29.94 EUR
129.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.44 EUR (5.15 USD) in Colombia and 27.06 EUR (31.41 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Colombia.

4.44 EUR
27.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Colombia and 4.59 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Colombia.

0.62 EUR
4.59 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.56 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Switzerland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Colombia.

0.60 EUR
1.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.86 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.86 EUR

LPG 1L

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1.12 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.89 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Switzerland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 37.82 EUR (43.91 USD) in Colombia and 94.15 EUR (109.32 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Colombia.

37.82 EUR
94.15 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 4.22 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Colombia.

0.70 EUR
4.22 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.54 EUR (6.44 USD) in Colombia and 74.67 EUR (86.71 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Colombia.

5.54 EUR
74.67 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.53 EUR (1.78 USD) in Colombia and 2.81 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Colombia.

1.53 EUR
2.81 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.33 EUR (1.55 USD) in Colombia and 6.49 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Colombia.

1.33 EUR
6.49 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.44 EUR (5.15 USD) in Colombia and 21.64 EUR (25.13 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Colombia.

4.44 EUR
21.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.13 EUR (25.69 USD) in Colombia and 77.46 EUR (89.95 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Colombia.

22.13 EUR
77.46 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.26 EUR (11.91 USD) in Colombia and 43.62 EUR (50.65 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Colombia.

10.26 EUR
43.62 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.05 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Switzerland.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 399.81 EUR (464.24 USD) in Colombia and 2419 EUR (2809.39 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Colombia.

399.81 EUR
2 419 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 293 EUR (340.21 USD) in Colombia and 1990 EUR (2310.38 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Colombia.

293.00 EUR
1 990 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 744.94 EUR (864.99 USD) in Colombia and 4428 EUR (5141.15 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Colombia.

744.94 EUR
4 428 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 567.52 EUR (658.97 USD) in Colombia and 3294 EUR (3824.28 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Colombia.

567.52 EUR
3 294 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.22 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Switzerland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1645 EUR (1910.25 USD) in Colombia and 21103 EUR (24503.67 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Colombia.

1 645 EUR
21 103 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1174 EUR (1362.63 USD) in Colombia and 16176 EUR (18782.88 USD) in Switzerland. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Colombia.

1 174 EUR
16 176 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 19.76 times lower than in Switzerland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 347.64 EUR (403.66 USD) in Colombia and 6868 EUR (7974.48 USD) in Switzerland. The average salary is 94.9% lower in Colombia.

347.64 EUR
6 868 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Switzerland - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.5 EUR
120 EUR

Two stars

53 EUR
143 EUR

Three stars

86.8 EUR
208 EUR

Four stars

149 EUR
296 EUR

Five stars

476 EUR
538 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels

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