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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.19 PLN (3.06 USD) in Colombia and 19.38 PLN (5.31 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Colombia.

11.19 PLN
19.38 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.09 PLN (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 9.24 PLN (2.53 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Colombia.

4.09 PLN
9.24 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 27.53 PLN (7.54 USD) in Colombia and 79.73 PLN (21.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Colombia.

27.53 PLN
79.73 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 36.32 PLN (9.94 USD) in Colombia and 29.45 PLN (8.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Japan.

36.32 PLN
29.45 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 19.66 PLN (5.38 USD) in Colombia and 28.7 PLN (7.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Colombia.

19.66 PLN
28.70 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.31 PLN (2.82 USD) in Colombia and 14.73 PLN (4.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30% lower in Colombia.

10.31 PLN
14.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.21 PLN (1.15 USD) in Colombia and 7.47 PLN (2.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Colombia.

4.21 PLN
7.47 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.52 PLN (2.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 8.56 PLN (2.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Colombia.

7.52 PLN
8.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.07 PLN (1.94 USD) in Colombia and 10.1 PLN (2.77 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 30% lower in Colombia.

7.07 PLN
10.10 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 69.14 PLN (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 42.26 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Japan.

69.14 PLN
42.26 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 PLN (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 5.16 PLN (1.41 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43% lower in Colombia.

2.94 PLN
5.16 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.4 PLN (1.48 USD) in Colombia and 5.61 PLN (1.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Colombia.

5.40 PLN
5.61 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 18.27 PLN (5 USD) in Colombia and 61.02 PLN (16.71 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Colombia.

18.27 PLN
61.02 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.46 PLN (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 5.64 PLN (1.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Colombia.

4.46 PLN
5.64 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.5 PLN (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 12.06 PLN (3.3 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Colombia.

4.50 PLN
12.06 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.01 PLN (1.37 USD) in Colombia and 21.45 PLN (5.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Colombia.

5.01 PLN
21.45 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.53 PLN (1.24 USD) in Colombia and 11.78 PLN (3.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Colombia.

4.53 PLN
11.78 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.31 PLN (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 19.3 PLN (5.28 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Colombia.

4.31 PLN
19.30 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 61.79 PLN (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 46.67 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Japan.

61.79 PLN
46.67 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.81 PLN (1.32 USD) in Colombia and 21.42 PLN (5.86 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Colombia.

4.81 PLN
21.42 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.09 PLN (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 3.22 PLN (0.88 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 4% lower in Colombia.

3.09 PLN
3.22 PLN

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.41 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.87 PLN (1.88 USD) in Colombia and 12.85 PLN (3.52 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Colombia.

6.87 PLN
12.85 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.7 PLN (1.01 USD) in Colombia and 4.47 PLN (1.22 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Colombia.

3.70 PLN
4.47 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.31 PLN (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 14.73 PLN (4.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Colombia.

4.31 PLN
14.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.17 PLN (2.24 USD) in Colombia and 19.63 PLN (5.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Colombia.

8.17 PLN
19.63 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 29.05 PLN (7.96 USD) in Colombia and 19.63 PLN (5.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Japan.

29.05 PLN
19.63 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.57 PLN (33.56 USD) in Colombia and 171.8 PLN (47.04 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Colombia.

122.57 PLN
171.80 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.16 PLN (4.97 USD) in Colombia and 29.45 PLN (8.06 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Colombia.

18.16 PLN
29.45 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.53 PLN (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 3.16 PLN (0.87 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Colombia.

2.53 PLN
3.16 PLN

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 2.52 PLN (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 3.9 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Colombia.

2.52 PLN
3.90 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.79 PLN (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 4.4 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Colombia.

3.79 PLN
4.40 PLN

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.05 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 154.81 PLN (42.39 USD) in Colombia and 269.97 PLN (73.92 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Colombia.

154.81 PLN
269.97 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.86 PLN (0.78 USD) in Colombia and 5.4 PLN (1.48 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47% lower in Colombia.

2.86 PLN
5.40 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.7 PLN (6.22 USD) in Colombia and 93 PLN (25.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Colombia.

22.70 PLN
93.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.26 PLN (1.72 USD) in Colombia and 12.27 PLN (3.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 49% lower in Colombia.

6.26 PLN
12.27 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.45 PLN (1.49 USD) in Colombia and 12.27 PLN (3.36 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Colombia.

5.45 PLN
12.27 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 18.16 PLN (4.97 USD) in Colombia and 47.86 PLN (13.1 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Colombia.

18.16 PLN
47.86 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.58 PLN (24.8 USD) in Colombia and 245.53 PLN (67.23 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Colombia.

90.58 PLN
245.53 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 41.99 PLN (11.5 USD) in Colombia and 75.29 PLN (20.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Colombia.

41.99 PLN
75.29 PLN

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.37 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 1637 PLN (448.15 USD) in Colombia and 3953 PLN (1082.27 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Colombia.

1 637 PLN
3 953 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 1199 PLN (328.42 USD) in Colombia and 2136 PLN (584.8 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Colombia.

1 199 PLN
2 136 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 3050 PLN (835.01 USD) in Colombia and 8699 PLN (2381.94 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Colombia.

3 050 PLN
8 699 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 2323 PLN (636.13 USD) in Colombia and 4697 PLN (1286.18 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Colombia.

2 323 PLN
4 697 PLN

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.03 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 6735 PLN (1844.04 USD) in Colombia and 38837 PLN (10633.89 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Colombia.

6 735 PLN
38 837 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 4804 PLN (1315.4 USD) in Colombia and 19169 PLN (5248.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Colombia.

4 804 PLN
19 169 PLN

Salary

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Colombia vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 6.48 times lower than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1423 PLN (389.67 USD) in Colombia and 9220 PLN (2524.61 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 84.6% lower in Colombia.

1 423 PLN
9 220 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

108 PLN
385 PLN

Two stars

225 PLN
561 PLN

Three stars

368 PLN
799 PLN

Four stars

633 PLN
1 279 PLN

Five stars

2 018 PLN
3 197 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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