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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

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.37 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.78 PLN (3.24 USD) in Colombia and 18.43 PLN (5.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Colombia.

11.78 PLN
18.43 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.31 PLN (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 8.79 PLN (2.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51% lower in Colombia.

4.31 PLN
8.79 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 28.99 PLN (7.98 USD) in Colombia and 75.85 PLN (20.89 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Colombia.

28.99 PLN
75.85 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.24 PLN (10.53 USD) in Colombia and 28.02 PLN (7.72 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Japan.

38.24 PLN
28.02 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 20.7 PLN (5.7 USD) in Colombia and 27.3 PLN (7.52 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Colombia.

20.70 PLN
27.30 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.85 PLN (2.99 USD) in Colombia and 14.01 PLN (3.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Colombia.

10.85 PLN
14.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.43 PLN (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 7.1 PLN (1.96 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Colombia.

4.43 PLN
7.10 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.91 PLN (2.18 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 8.14 PLN (2.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Colombia.

7.91 PLN
8.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.45 PLN (2.05 USD) in Colombia and 9.61 PLN (2.65 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Colombia.

7.45 PLN
9.61 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 68.73 PLN (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 42.01 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Japan.

68.73 PLN
42.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.1 PLN (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 4.91 PLN (1.35 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Colombia.

3.10 PLN
4.91 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.69 PLN (1.57 USD) in Colombia and 5.33 PLN (1.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Japan.

5.69 PLN
5.33 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.24 PLN (5.3 USD) in Colombia and 58.05 PLN (15.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Colombia.

19.24 PLN
58.05 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.7 PLN (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 5.37 PLN (1.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Colombia.

4.70 PLN
5.37 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.74 PLN (1.31 USD) in Colombia and 11.47 PLN (3.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Colombia.

4.74 PLN
11.47 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.28 PLN (1.45 USD) in Colombia and 20.4 PLN (5.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Colombia.

5.28 PLN
20.40 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.77 PLN (1.31 USD) in Colombia and 11.21 PLN (3.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Colombia.

4.77 PLN
11.21 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.54 PLN (1.25 USD) in Colombia and 18.36 PLN (5.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Colombia.

4.54 PLN
18.36 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 61.43 PLN (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 46.4 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Japan.

61.43 PLN
46.40 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.06 PLN (1.39 USD) in Colombia and 20.38 PLN (5.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Colombia.

5.06 PLN
20.38 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.26 PLN (0.9 USD) in Colombia and 3.07 PLN (0.84 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Japan.

3.26 PLN
3.07 PLN

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 7.24 PLN (1.99 USD) in Colombia and 12.23 PLN (3.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Colombia.

7.24 PLN
12.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.9 PLN (1.07 USD) in Colombia and 4.25 PLN (1.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Colombia.

3.90 PLN
4.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.54 PLN (1.25 USD) in Colombia and 14.01 PLN (3.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Colombia.

4.54 PLN
14.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.6 PLN (2.37 USD) in Colombia and 18.68 PLN (5.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54% lower in Colombia.

8.60 PLN
18.68 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 30.59 PLN (8.43 USD) in Colombia and 18.68 PLN (5.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Japan.

30.59 PLN
18.68 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 129.06 PLN (35.55 USD) in Colombia and 163.42 PLN (45.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 21% lower in Colombia.

129.06 PLN
163.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.12 PLN (5.27 USD) in Colombia and 28.02 PLN (7.72 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Colombia.

19.12 PLN
28.02 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.66 PLN (0.73 USD) in Colombia and 3.01 PLN (0.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Colombia.

2.66 PLN
3.01 PLN

Fuel

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.51 PLN (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 3.87 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Colombia.

2.51 PLN
3.87 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.76 PLN (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 4.37 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14% lower in Colombia.

3.76 PLN
4.37 PLN

Transportation

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.85 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 163 PLN (44.89 USD) in Colombia and 256.81 PLN (70.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Colombia.

163.00 PLN
256.81 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.01 PLN (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 5.14 PLN (1.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Colombia.

3.01 PLN
5.14 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.9 PLN (6.58 USD) in Colombia and 88.47 PLN (24.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 73% lower in Colombia.

23.90 PLN
88.47 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.6 PLN (1.82 USD) in Colombia and 11.67 PLN (3.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Colombia.

6.60 PLN
11.67 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.74 PLN (1.58 USD) in Colombia and 11.67 PLN (3.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Colombia.

5.74 PLN
11.67 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

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 19.12 PLN (5.27 USD) in Colombia and 45.52 PLN (12.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58% lower in Colombia.

19.12 PLN
45.52 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 95.37 PLN (26.27 USD) in Colombia and 233.56 PLN (64.33 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Colombia.

95.37 PLN
233.56 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 44.21 PLN (12.18 USD) in Colombia and 71.62 PLN (19.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Colombia.

44.21 PLN
71.62 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.14 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 1723 PLN (474.65 USD) in Colombia and 3760 PLN (1035.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Colombia.

1 723 PLN
3 760 PLN

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 1263 PLN (347.85 USD) in Colombia and 2032 PLN (559.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Colombia.

1 263 PLN
2 032 PLN

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 3211 PLN (884.4 USD) in Colombia and 8275 PLN (2279.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Colombia.

3 211 PLN
8 275 PLN

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 2446 PLN (673.76 USD) in Colombia and 4468 PLN (1230.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Colombia.

2 446 PLN
4 468 PLN

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.54 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 7091 PLN (1953.11 USD) in Colombia and 36943 PLN (10175.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Colombia.

7 091 PLN
36 943 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5058 PLN (1393.21 USD) in Colombia and 18234 PLN (5022.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Colombia.

5 058 PLN
18 234 PLN

Salary

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 5.86 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1498 PLN (412.71 USD) in Colombia and 8771 PLN (2415.79 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 82.9% lower in Colombia.

1 498 PLN
8 771 PLN

Hotels

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

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

One star

107 PLN
382 PLN

Two stars

223 PLN
558 PLN

Three stars

366 PLN
794 PLN

Four stars

629 PLN
1 271 PLN

Five stars

2 006 PLN
3 178 PLN

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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