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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.05 PLN (2.12 USD) in Colombia and 25.5 PLN (6.73 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Colombia.

8.05 PLN
25.50 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.31 PLN (0.87 USD) in Colombia and 11.53 PLN (3.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Colombia.

3.31 PLN
11.53 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 25.3 PLN (6.68 USD) in Colombia and 81.49 PLN (21.5 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69% lower in Colombia.

25.30 PLN
81.49 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 35.19 PLN (9.28 USD) in Colombia and 31.17 PLN (8.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Japan.

35.19 PLN
31.17 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.6 PLN (4.11 USD) in Colombia and 28.97 PLN (7.64 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Colombia.

15.60 PLN
28.97 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.04 PLN (1.86 USD) in Colombia and 15.59 PLN (4.11 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Colombia.

7.04 PLN
15.59 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.18 PLN (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 7.62 PLN (2.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Colombia.

3.18 PLN
7.62 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.86 PLN (1.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 6.79 PLN (1.79 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 1% lower in Japan.

6.86 PLN
6.79 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.87 PLN (1.55 USD) in Colombia and 10.13 PLN (2.67 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Colombia.

5.87 PLN
10.13 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 71.76 PLN (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 43.86 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Japan.

71.76 PLN
43.86 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.37 PLN (0.62 USD) in Colombia and 4.89 PLN (1.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Colombia.

2.37 PLN
4.89 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.45 PLN (1.17 USD) in Colombia and 5.4 PLN (1.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Colombia.

4.45 PLN
5.40 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 18.45 PLN (4.87 USD) in Colombia and 48.9 PLN (12.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Colombia.

18.45 PLN
48.90 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.85 PLN (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 5.01 PLN (1.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Colombia.

3.85 PLN
5.01 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.07 PLN (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 13.41 PLN (3.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Colombia.

3.07 PLN
13.41 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.07 PLN (1.07 USD) in Colombia and 23.79 PLN (6.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Colombia.

4.07 PLN
23.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.37 PLN (0.89 USD) in Colombia and 15.7 PLN (4.14 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Colombia.

3.37 PLN
15.70 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.81 PLN (1 USD) in Colombia and 11.39 PLN (3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Colombia.

3.81 PLN
11.39 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 64.14 PLN (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 48.45 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Japan.

64.14 PLN
48.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.12 PLN (1.09 USD) in Colombia and 16.46 PLN (4.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75% lower in Colombia.

4.12 PLN
16.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.44 PLN (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 3.43 PLN (0.9 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Colombia.

2.44 PLN
3.43 PLN

Restaurant

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.86 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.87 PLN (1.28 USD) in Colombia and 12.13 PLN (3.2 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Colombia.

4.87 PLN
12.13 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.59 PLN (0.68 USD) in Colombia and 4.36 PLN (1.15 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Colombia.

2.59 PLN
4.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.4 PLN (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 14.29 PLN (3.77 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Colombia.

4.40 PLN
14.29 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.36 PLN (2.2 USD) in Colombia and 18.18 PLN (4.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54% lower in Colombia.

8.36 PLN
18.18 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.11 PLN (5.57 USD) in Colombia and 18.18 PLN (4.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Japan.

21.11 PLN
18.18 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 79.18 PLN (20.89 USD) in Colombia and 155.87 PLN (41.12 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Colombia.

79.18 PLN
155.87 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.2 PLN (3.48 USD) in Colombia and 25.98 PLN (6.85 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Colombia.

13.20 PLN
25.98 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.07 PLN (0.55 USD) in Colombia and 3.07 PLN (0.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Colombia.

2.07 PLN
3.07 PLN

Fuel

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

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 2.38 PLN (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 3.95 PLN (1.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Colombia.

2.38 PLN
3.95 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.76 PLN (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 4.47 PLN (1.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Colombia.

3.76 PLN
4.47 PLN

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.4 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 122.4 PLN (32.29 USD) in Colombia and 259.78 PLN (68.53 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Colombia.

122.40 PLN
259.78 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 PLN (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 5.2 PLN (1.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Colombia.

2.42 PLN
5.20 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.78 PLN (5.75 USD) in Colombia and 88.01 PLN (23.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Colombia.

21.78 PLN
88.01 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.94 PLN (1.57 USD) in Colombia and 10.91 PLN (2.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Colombia.

5.94 PLN
10.91 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.4 PLN (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 12.47 PLN (3.29 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Colombia.

4.40 PLN
12.47 PLN

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 14.08 PLN (3.71 USD) in Colombia and 46.76 PLN (12.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Colombia.

14.08 PLN
46.76 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 73.64 PLN (19.43 USD) in Colombia and 241.48 PLN (63.7 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Colombia.

73.64 PLN
241.48 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.82 PLN (8.92 USD) in Colombia and 77.93 PLN (20.56 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Colombia.

33.82 PLN
77.93 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.78 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 1367 PLN (360.66 USD) in Colombia and 3913 PLN (1032.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Colombia.

1 367 PLN
3 913 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 1039 PLN (274.05 USD) in Colombia and 2260 PLN (596.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54% lower in Colombia.

1 039 PLN
2 260 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 2695 PLN (710.99 USD) in Colombia and 8676 PLN (2288.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Colombia.

2 695 PLN
8 676 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 1948 PLN (514 USD) in Colombia and 4779 PLN (1260.69 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Colombia.

1 948 PLN
4 779 PLN

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.63 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 6110 PLN (1611.67 USD) in Colombia and 30834 PLN (8133.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Colombia.

6 110 PLN
30 834 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 4770 PLN (1258.27 USD) in Colombia and 19542 PLN (5155.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Colombia.

4 770 PLN
19 542 PLN

Salary

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Colombia vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 7.5 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1282 PLN (338.23 USD) in Colombia and 9609 PLN (2534.89 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 86.7% lower in Colombia.

1 282 PLN
9 609 PLN

Hotels

PLNJPYEURCOPUSD

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

One star

112 PLN
399 PLN

Two stars

233 PLN
583 PLN

Three stars

382 PLN
829 PLN

Four stars

657 PLN
1 327 PLN

Five stars

2 095 PLN
3 318 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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