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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. South Korea

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. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.03 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 11.68 PLN (3.24 USD) in Colombia and 26.24 PLN (7.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Colombia.

11.68 PLN
26.24 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.27 PLN (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 11.75 PLN (3.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Colombia.

4.27 PLN
11.75 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 28.75 PLN (7.97 USD) in Colombia and 113.63 PLN (31.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Colombia.

28.75 PLN
113.63 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 37.92 PLN (10.52 USD) in Colombia and 70.88 PLN (19.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Colombia.

37.92 PLN
70.88 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 20.53 PLN (5.69 USD) in Colombia and 36.08 PLN (10.01 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Colombia.

20.53 PLN
36.08 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.76 PLN (2.98 USD) in Colombia and 11 PLN (3.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Colombia.

10.76 PLN
11.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.4 PLN (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 7.99 PLN (2.22 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Colombia.

4.40 PLN
7.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.85 PLN (2.18 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 10.47 PLN (2.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25% lower in Colombia.

7.85 PLN
10.47 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.39 PLN (2.05 USD) in Colombia and 10.96 PLN (3.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Colombia.

7.39 PLN
10.96 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

68.24 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.07 PLN (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 8.54 PLN (2.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Colombia.

3.07 PLN
8.54 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.64 PLN (1.57 USD) in Colombia and 11.28 PLN (3.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50% lower in Colombia.

5.64 PLN
11.28 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.08 PLN (5.29 USD) in Colombia and 47.61 PLN (13.21 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Colombia.

19.08 PLN
47.61 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.66 PLN (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 7.3 PLN (2.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Colombia.

4.66 PLN
7.30 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.7 PLN (1.3 USD) in Colombia and 9.67 PLN (2.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Colombia.

4.70 PLN
9.67 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.23 PLN (1.45 USD) in Colombia and 18.48 PLN (5.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Colombia.

5.23 PLN
18.48 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.73 PLN (1.31 USD) in Colombia and 13.05 PLN (3.62 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Colombia.

4.73 PLN
13.05 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.5 PLN (1.25 USD) in Colombia and 10.4 PLN (2.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Colombia.

4.50 PLN
10.40 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 61 PLN (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 65.11 PLN (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Colombia.

61.00 PLN
65.11 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.02 PLN (1.39 USD) in Colombia and 21.76 PLN (6.04 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Colombia.

5.02 PLN
21.76 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.23 PLN (0.9 USD) in Colombia and 4.32 PLN (1.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Colombia.

3.23 PLN
4.32 PLN

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.47 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 7.18 PLN (1.99 USD) in Colombia and 12.85 PLN (3.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Colombia.

7.18 PLN
12.85 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.86 PLN (1.07 USD) in Colombia and 5.63 PLN (1.56 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Colombia.

3.86 PLN
5.63 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 PLN (1.25 USD) in Colombia and 12.22 PLN (3.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Colombia.

4.50 PLN
12.22 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.53 PLN (2.37 USD) in Colombia and 19.55 PLN (5.42 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Colombia.

8.53 PLN
19.55 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 30.34 PLN (8.42 USD) in Colombia and 21.75 PLN (6.03 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in South Korea.

30.34 PLN
21.75 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.99 PLN (35.5 USD) in Colombia and 195.54 PLN (54.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Colombia.

127.99 PLN
195.54 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.96 PLN (5.26 USD) in Colombia and 29.33 PLN (8.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Colombia.

18.96 PLN
29.33 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.64 PLN (0.73 USD) in Colombia and 2.69 PLN (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Colombia.

2.64 PLN
2.69 PLN

Fuel

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Colombia vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.4 times less for fuel in Colombia than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.49 PLN (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 4.19 PLN (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Colombia.

2.49 PLN
4.19 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.74 PLN (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 4.56 PLN (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18% lower in Colombia.

3.74 PLN
4.56 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.94 PLN

Transportation

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Colombia vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1 times less for transportation in Colombia than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 161.65 PLN (44.84 USD) in Colombia and 153.99 PLN (42.71 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in South Korea.

161.65 PLN
153.99 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.99 PLN (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 3.67 PLN (1.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Colombia.

2.99 PLN
3.67 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.7 PLN (6.57 USD) in Colombia and 29.33 PLN (8.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Colombia.

23.70 PLN
29.33 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.54 PLN (1.81 USD) in Colombia and 2.69 PLN (0.75 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in South Korea.

6.54 PLN
2.69 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.69 PLN (1.58 USD) in Colombia and 11.73 PLN (3.25 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Colombia.

5.69 PLN
11.73 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18.96 PLN (5.26 USD) in Colombia and 36.66 PLN (10.17 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Colombia.

18.96 PLN
36.66 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 94.58 PLN (26.24 USD) in Colombia and 193.48 PLN (53.67 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Colombia.

94.58 PLN
193.48 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.85 PLN (12.16 USD) in Colombia and 71.86 PLN (19.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 39% lower in Colombia.

43.85 PLN
71.86 PLN

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.14 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in South Korea.

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 1709 PLN (474.07 USD) in Colombia and 3329 PLN (923.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Colombia.

1 709 PLN
3 329 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 1252 PLN (347.42 USD) in Colombia and 1953 PLN (541.64 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Colombia.

1 252 PLN
1 953 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 3184 PLN (883.31 USD) in Colombia and 8680 PLN (2407.73 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Colombia.

3 184 PLN
8 680 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 2426 PLN (672.93 USD) in Colombia and 4378 PLN (1214.41 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Colombia.

2 426 PLN
4 378 PLN

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.52 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7032 PLN (1950.7 USD) in Colombia and 74912 PLN (20779.84 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Colombia.

7 032 PLN
74 912 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 5016 PLN (1391.49 USD) in Colombia and 39751 PLN (11026.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Colombia.

5 016 PLN
39 751 PLN

Salary

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Colombia vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 7.34 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1486 PLN (412.2 USD) in Colombia and 10907 PLN (3025.36 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 86.4% lower in Colombia.

1 486 PLN
10 907 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

107 PLN
188 PLN

Two stars

222 PLN
200 PLN

Three stars

363 PLN
259 PLN

Four stars

625 PLN
431 PLN

Five stars

1 992 PLN
1 011 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 • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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