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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia

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. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.75 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.89 EUR (2.14 USD) in Colombia and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.89 EUR
1.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.78 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Colombia.

0.78 EUR
1.51 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.94 EUR (6.74 USD) in Colombia and 11.18 EUR (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Colombia.

5.94 EUR
11.18 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
5.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

8.26 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.66 EUR (4.15 USD) in Colombia and 6.8 EUR (7.71 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Colombia.

3.66 EUR
6.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.65 EUR (1.87 USD) in Colombia and 6.58 EUR (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Colombia.

1.65 EUR
6.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

0.75 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.77 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.42 EUR (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Colombia.

1.61 EUR
2.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.38 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.74 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.68 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.56 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Colombia.

0.56 EUR
0.89 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.04 EUR
0.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.33 EUR (4.91 USD) in Colombia and 6.47 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Colombia.

4.33 EUR
6.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Colombia and 1.57 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Colombia.

0.90 EUR
1.57 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Colombia and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Colombia.

0.72 EUR
1.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in Colombia and 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Colombia.

0.95 EUR
1.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Colombia and 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Colombia.

0.79 EUR
1.12 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Colombia and 1.96 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.91 EUR
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Colombia and 1.78 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Colombia.

0.97 EUR
1.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in Colombia and 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.57 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.18 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Colombia and 3.45 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 67% lower in Colombia.

1.14 EUR
3.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.7 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Colombia.

0.61 EUR
0.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.03 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.96 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.64 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.96 EUR (5.62 USD) in Colombia and 5.87 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Colombia.

4.96 EUR
5.87 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.58 EUR (21.09 USD) in Colombia and 46.97 EUR (53.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Colombia.

18.58 EUR
46.97 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.1 EUR (3.52 USD) in Colombia and 5.87 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Colombia.

3.10 EUR
5.87 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.55 USD) in Colombia and 0.23 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.49 EUR
0.23 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.73 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.55 EUR
0.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 0.55 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.87 EUR
0.55 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.24 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.24 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 28.73 EUR (32.6 USD) in Colombia and 28.18 EUR (31.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28.73 EUR
28.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.57 EUR (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Colombia.

0.57 EUR
0.94 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.11 EUR (5.8 USD) in Colombia and 11.74 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Colombia.

5.11 EUR
11.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.39 EUR (1.58 USD) in Colombia and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.39 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Colombia and 3.52 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
3.52 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.3 EUR (3.75 USD) in Colombia and 15.27 EUR (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Colombia.

3.30 EUR
15.27 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 17.28 EUR (19.62 USD) in Colombia and 87.79 EUR (99.64 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Colombia.

17.28 EUR
87.79 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.94 EUR (9.01 USD) in Colombia and 41.69 EUR (47.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Colombia.

7.94 EUR
41.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.84 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Saudi Arabia.

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 320.87 EUR (364.19 USD) in Colombia and 786.56 EUR (892.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Colombia.

320.87 EUR
786.56 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 243.82 EUR (276.73 USD) in Colombia and 494.3 EUR (561.03 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Colombia.

243.82 EUR
494.30 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 632.55 EUR (717.95 USD) in Colombia and 1041 EUR (1181.13 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Colombia.

632.55 EUR
1 041 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 457.29 EUR (519.02 USD) in Colombia and 726.19 EUR (824.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37% lower in Colombia.

457.29 EUR
726.19 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.01 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Saudi Arabia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1434 EUR (1627.43 USD) in Colombia and 1516 EUR (1720.47 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Colombia.

1 434 EUR
1 516 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 1119 EUR (1270.57 USD) in Colombia and 1020 EUR (1157.88 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 119 EUR
1 020 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 6.43 times lower than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 300.91 EUR (341.54 USD) in Colombia and 1935 EUR (2196.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 84.4% lower in Colombia.

300.91 EUR
1 935 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

26 EUR
45.9 EUR

Two stars

54.2 EUR
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Three stars

88.8 EUR
93.1 EUR

Four stars

153 EUR
136 EUR

Five stars

487 EUR
271 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 • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels

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