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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 1.53 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.95 EUR (2.23 USD) in Colombia and 5.96 EUR (6.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Colombia.

1.95 EUR
5.96 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in Colombia and 2.7 EUR (3.09 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Colombia.

0.80 EUR
2.70 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.13 EUR (7.01 USD) in Colombia and 19.06 EUR (21.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Colombia.

6.13 EUR
19.06 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.52 EUR (9.74 USD) in Colombia and 7.29 EUR (8.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Japan.

8.52 EUR
7.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.78 EUR (4.32 USD) in Colombia and 6.78 EUR (7.75 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Colombia.

3.78 EUR
6.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.7 EUR (1.95 USD) in Colombia and 3.65 EUR (4.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Colombia.

1.70 EUR
3.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.77 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 1.78 EUR (2.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Colombia.

0.77 EUR
1.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.66 EUR (1.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.59 EUR (1.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Japan.

1.66 EUR
1.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.42 EUR (1.63 USD) in Colombia and 2.37 EUR (2.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Colombia.

1.42 EUR
2.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.55 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 10.11 EUR (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Japan.

16.55 EUR
10.11 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in Colombia and 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50% lower in Colombia.

0.57 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.08 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 1.26 EUR (1.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Colombia.

1.08 EUR
1.26 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.47 EUR (5.11 USD) in Colombia and 11.44 EUR (13.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Colombia.

4.47 EUR
11.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Colombia and 1.17 EUR (1.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Colombia.

0.93 EUR
1.17 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.74 EUR (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 3.14 EUR (3.59 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Colombia.

0.74 EUR
3.14 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Colombia and 5.57 EUR (6.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Colombia.

0.98 EUR
5.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Colombia and 3.67 EUR (4.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Colombia.

0.82 EUR
3.67 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 2.66 EUR (3.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Colombia.

0.92 EUR
2.66 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.79 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 11.17 EUR (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Japan.

14.79 EUR
11.17 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Colombia and 3.85 EUR (4.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74% lower in Colombia.

1.00 EUR
3.85 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in Colombia and 0.8 EUR (0.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.80 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.79 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.18 EUR (1.35 USD) in Colombia and 2.84 EUR (3.24 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Colombia.

1.18 EUR
2.84 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Colombia and 1.02 EUR (1.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Colombia.

0.63 EUR
1.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 3.34 EUR (3.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Colombia.

1.06 EUR
3.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.02 EUR (2.31 USD) in Colombia and 4.25 EUR (4.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Colombia.

2.02 EUR
4.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.11 EUR (5.85 USD) in Colombia and 4.25 EUR (4.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Japan.

5.11 EUR
4.25 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 19.17 EUR (21.93 USD) in Colombia and 36.46 EUR (41.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Colombia.

19.17 EUR
36.46 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.19 EUR (3.65 USD) in Colombia and 6.08 EUR (6.95 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Colombia.

3.19 EUR
6.08 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Colombia and 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Colombia.

0.50 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.37 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Colombia.

0.55 EUR
0.91 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Colombia.

0.87 EUR
1.03 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.32 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 29.63 EUR (33.89 USD) in Colombia and 60.76 EUR (69.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Colombia.

29.63 EUR
60.76 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Colombia and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
1.22 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.27 EUR (6.03 USD) in Colombia and 20.59 EUR (23.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Colombia.

5.27 EUR
20.59 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in Colombia and 2.55 EUR (2.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Colombia.

1.44 EUR
2.55 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 2.92 EUR (3.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Colombia.

1.06 EUR
2.92 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 3.41 EUR (3.9 USD) in Colombia and 10.94 EUR (12.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Colombia.

3.41 EUR
10.94 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 17.83 EUR (20.39 USD) in Colombia and 56.48 EUR (64.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Colombia.

17.83 EUR
56.48 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.19 EUR (9.36 USD) in Colombia and 18.23 EUR (20.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Colombia.

8.19 EUR
18.23 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.69 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 330.97 EUR (378.6 USD) in Colombia and 915.34 EUR (1047.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Colombia.

330.97 EUR
915.34 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 251.49 EUR (287.68 USD) in Colombia and 528.66 EUR (604.74 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Colombia.

251.49 EUR
528.66 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 652.45 EUR (746.35 USD) in Colombia and 2029 EUR (2321.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Colombia.

652.45 EUR
2 029 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 471.68 EUR (539.56 USD) in Colombia and 1118 EUR (1278.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Colombia.

471.68 EUR
1 118 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.47 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 1479 EUR (1691.82 USD) in Colombia and 7212 EUR (8249.98 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Colombia.

1 479 EUR
7 212 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 1155 EUR (1320.84 USD) in Colombia and 4571 EUR (5228.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Colombia.

1 155 EUR
4 571 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 7.24 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 310.38 EUR (355.05 USD) in Colombia and 2248 EUR (2571.1 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 86.2% lower in Colombia.

310.38 EUR
2 248 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

25.8 EUR
92.1 EUR

Two stars

53.8 EUR
134 EUR

Three stars

88.1 EUR
191 EUR

Four stars

151 EUR
306 EUR

Five stars

483 EUR
765 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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