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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Japan

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. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.36 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.83 EUR (3.28 USD) in Colombia and 4.39 EUR (5.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Colombia.

2.83 EUR
4.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Colombia and 2.09 EUR (2.43 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
2.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.96 EUR (8.07 USD) in Colombia and 18.06 EUR (20.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Colombia.

6.96 EUR
18.06 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.18 EUR (10.65 USD) in Colombia and 6.67 EUR (7.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Japan.

9.18 EUR
6.67 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.97 EUR (5.77 USD) in Colombia and 6.5 EUR (7.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Colombia.

4.97 EUR
6.50 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.61 EUR (3.02 USD) in Colombia and 3.34 EUR (3.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Colombia.

2.61 EUR
3.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 1.69 EUR (1.96 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Colombia.

1.06 EUR
1.69 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Colombia.

1.90 EUR
1.94 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Colombia and 2.29 EUR (2.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Colombia.

1.79 EUR
2.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.32 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 9.97 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Japan.

16.32 EUR
9.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Colombia and 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Colombia.

0.74 EUR
1.17 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.37 EUR (1.58 USD) in Colombia and 1.27 EUR (1.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Japan.

1.37 EUR
1.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.62 EUR (5.36 USD) in Colombia and 13.82 EUR (16.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Colombia.

4.62 EUR
13.82 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Colombia.

1.13 EUR
1.28 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Colombia and 2.73 EUR (3.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Colombia.

1.14 EUR
2.73 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.27 EUR (1.47 USD) in Colombia and 4.86 EUR (5.64 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Colombia.

1.27 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Colombia and 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Colombia.

1.15 EUR
2.67 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Colombia and 4.37 EUR (5.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
4.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.59 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 11.02 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Japan.

14.59 EUR
11.02 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Colombia and 4.85 EUR (5.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Colombia.

1.21 EUR
4.85 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Colombia and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Japan.

0.78 EUR
0.73 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.26 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.74 EUR (2.02 USD) in Colombia and 2.91 EUR (3.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Colombia.

1.74 EUR
2.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Colombia and 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Colombia.

0.94 EUR
1.01 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Colombia and 3.34 EUR (3.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
3.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.07 EUR (2.4 USD) in Colombia and 4.45 EUR (5.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Colombia.

2.07 EUR
4.45 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.35 EUR (8.52 USD) in Colombia and 4.45 EUR (5.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Japan.

7.35 EUR
4.45 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 30.99 EUR (35.94 USD) in Colombia and 38.92 EUR (45.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Colombia.

30.99 EUR
38.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.59 EUR (5.32 USD) in Colombia and 6.67 EUR (7.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Colombia.

4.59 EUR
6.67 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Colombia and 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Colombia.

0.64 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.32 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Colombia.

0.60 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.04 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.83 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 39.14 EUR (45.4 USD) in Colombia and 61.16 EUR (70.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36% lower in Colombia.

39.14 EUR
61.16 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41% lower in Colombia.

0.72 EUR
1.22 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.74 EUR (6.66 USD) in Colombia and 21.07 EUR (24.44 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Colombia.

5.74 EUR
21.07 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Colombia and 2.78 EUR (3.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Colombia.

1.58 EUR
2.78 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.38 EUR (1.6 USD) in Colombia and 2.78 EUR (3.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Colombia.

1.38 EUR
2.78 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.59 EUR (5.32 USD) in Colombia and 10.84 EUR (12.58 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Colombia.

4.59 EUR
10.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.9 EUR (26.56 USD) in Colombia and 55.62 EUR (64.52 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Colombia.

22.90 EUR
55.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.62 EUR (12.31 USD) in Colombia and 17.06 EUR (19.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Colombia.

10.62 EUR
17.06 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.13 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Japan.

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 413.78 EUR (479.95 USD) in Colombia and 895.43 EUR (1038.63 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Colombia.

413.78 EUR
895.43 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 303.23 EUR (351.73 USD) in Colombia and 483.84 EUR (561.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Colombia.

303.23 EUR
483.84 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 770.97 EUR (894.27 USD) in Colombia and 1971 EUR (2285.91 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Colombia.

770.97 EUR
1 971 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 587.35 EUR (681.28 USD) in Colombia and 1064 EUR (1234.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Colombia.

587.35 EUR
1 064 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.5 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1703 EUR (1974.91 USD) in Colombia and 8798 EUR (10205.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Colombia.

1 703 EUR
8 798 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 1215 EUR (1408.76 USD) in Colombia and 4343 EUR (5037 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72% lower in Colombia.

1 215 EUR
4 343 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 5.81 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 359.78 EUR (417.32 USD) in Colombia and 2089 EUR (2422.83 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 82.8% lower in Colombia.

359.78 EUR
2 089 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

25.5 EUR
90.8 EUR

Two stars

53 EUR
133 EUR

Three stars

86.9 EUR
189 EUR

Four stars

149 EUR
302 EUR

Five stars

476 EUR
755 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 • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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