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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. China

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.06 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.63 EUR (3.07 USD) in Colombia and 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in China. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in China.

2.63 EUR
1.99 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Colombia.

0.96 EUR
1.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.46 EUR (7.56 USD) in Colombia and 8.92 EUR (10.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Colombia.

6.46 EUR
8.92 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.52 EUR (9.97 USD) in Colombia and 8.95 EUR (10.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Colombia.

8.52 EUR
8.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.61 EUR (5.4 USD) in Colombia and 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in China.

4.61 EUR
2.64 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.42 EUR (2.83 USD) in Colombia and 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in China.

2.42 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in China.

0.99 EUR
0.70 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in China.

1.76 EUR
1.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Colombia and 1.37 EUR (1.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in China.

1.66 EUR
1.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.19 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 10.57 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in China.

16.19 EUR
10.57 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in China.

0.69 EUR
0.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Colombia and 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Colombia.

1.27 EUR
1.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in Colombia and 13.52 EUR (15.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Colombia.

4.29 EUR
13.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
1.82 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Colombia and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in China.

1.06 EUR
0.97 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Colombia and 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Colombia.

1.18 EUR
1.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Colombia and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in China.

1.06 EUR
0.68 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in China. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in China.

1.01 EUR
0.91 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.47 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 6.41 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in China.

14.47 EUR
6.41 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Colombia and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Colombia.

1.13 EUR
1.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 0.52 EUR (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in China.

0.73 EUR
0.52 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in Colombia and 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Colombia.

1.61 EUR
3.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 0.5 EUR (0.59 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in China.

0.87 EUR
0.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
1.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Colombia and 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Colombia.

1.92 EUR
2.39 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.82 EUR (7.97 USD) in Colombia and 4.77 EUR (5.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in China.

6.82 EUR
4.77 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.76 EUR (33.64 USD) in Colombia and 30.41 EUR (35.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Colombia.

28.76 EUR
30.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.26 EUR (4.98 USD) in Colombia and 4.17 EUR (4.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in China.

4.26 EUR
4.17 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in China.

0.59 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times less for fuel in Colombia than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
0.94 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times more for transportation in Colombia than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 36.32 EUR (42.48 USD) in Colombia and 29.82 EUR (34.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in China.

36.32 EUR
29.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Colombia and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in China.

0.67 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.33 EUR (6.23 USD) in Colombia and 7.16 EUR (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Colombia.

5.33 EUR
7.16 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Colombia and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in China.

1.47 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Colombia and 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 33% lower in Colombia.

1.28 EUR
1.91 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.26 EUR (4.98 USD) in Colombia and 7.16 EUR (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Colombia.

4.26 EUR
7.16 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.25 EUR (24.86 USD) in Colombia and 40.44 EUR (47.3 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Colombia.

21.25 EUR
40.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.85 EUR (11.52 USD) in Colombia and 17.11 EUR (20.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Colombia.

9.85 EUR
17.11 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.27 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in China.

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 384.02 EUR (449.16 USD) in Colombia and 819.62 EUR (958.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Colombia.

384.02 EUR
819.62 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 281.43 EUR (329.16 USD) in Colombia and 473.25 EUR (553.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Colombia.

281.43 EUR
473.25 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 715.54 EUR (836.89 USD) in Colombia and 2061 EUR (2410.22 USD) in China. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Colombia.

715.54 EUR
2 061 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 545.11 EUR (637.57 USD) in Colombia and 1021 EUR (1193.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Colombia.

545.11 EUR
1 021 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.06 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1580 EUR (1848.19 USD) in Colombia and 12629 EUR (14770.91 USD) in China. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Colombia.

1 580 EUR
12 629 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 1127 EUR (1318.37 USD) in Colombia and 6488 EUR (7588.7 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Colombia.

1 127 EUR
6 488 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.94 times lower than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 333.91 EUR (390.54 USD) in Colombia and 1314 EUR (1536.82 USD) in China. The average salary is 74.6% lower in Colombia.

333.91 EUR
1 314 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

25.3 EUR
53.6 EUR

Two stars

52.6 EUR
56.9 EUR

Three stars

86.2 EUR
71.7 EUR

Four stars

148 EUR
86.3 EUR

Five stars

473 EUR
134 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 • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels

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