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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. South Africa

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 Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.17 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.1 USD in Colombia and 1.65 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Africa.

3.10 USD
1.65 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.13 USD in Colombia and 1.52 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Colombia.

1.13 USD
1.52 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.62 USD in Colombia and 6.68 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in South Africa.

7.62 USD
6.68 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.05 USD in Colombia and 5.68 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in South Africa.

10.05 USD
5.68 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.44 USD in Colombia and 4.78 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in South Africa.

5.44 USD
4.78 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.85 USD in Colombia and 3.12 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Colombia.

2.85 USD
3.12 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.16 USD in Colombia and 1.34 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Colombia.

1.16 USD
1.34 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.08 USD for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.52 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Colombia.

2.08 USD
2.52 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 USD in Colombia and 1.59 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in South Africa.

1.96 USD
1.59 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.93 USD in Colombia and 15.89 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in South Africa.

18.93 USD
15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.81 USD in Colombia and 1.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25% lower in Colombia.

0.81 USD
1.08 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.49 USD in Colombia and 1.09 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in South Africa.

1.49 USD
1.09 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.06 USD in Colombia and 8.37 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Colombia.

5.06 USD
8.37 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 USD in Colombia and 1.2 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in South Africa.

1.23 USD
1.20 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.25 USD in Colombia and 1.47 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 15% lower in Colombia.

1.25 USD
1.47 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.39 USD in Colombia and 1.54 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Colombia.

1.39 USD
1.54 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.25 USD in Colombia and 1.49 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Colombia.

1.25 USD
1.49 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.19 USD in Colombia and 1.67 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Colombia.

1.19 USD
1.67 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.92 USD in Colombia and 9.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in South Africa.

16.92 USD
9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.33 USD in Colombia and 1.66 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Colombia.

1.33 USD
1.66 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.86 USD in Colombia and 0.93 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Colombia.

0.86 USD
0.93 USD

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.32 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.9 USD in Colombia and 2.27 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Colombia.

1.90 USD
2.27 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.02 USD in Colombia and 1.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Colombia.

1.02 USD
1.08 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.19 USD in Colombia and 2.84 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Colombia.

1.19 USD
2.84 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.26 USD in Colombia and 2.55 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Colombia.

2.26 USD
2.55 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.04 USD in Colombia and 4.94 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in South Africa.

8.04 USD
4.94 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 33.91 USD in Colombia and 45.42 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Colombia.

33.91 USD
45.42 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.02 USD in Colombia and 11.35 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Colombia.

5.02 USD
11.35 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.7 USD in Colombia and 0.82 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Colombia.

0.70 USD
0.82 USD

Fuel

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Colombia vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times less for fuel in Colombia than in South Africa.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.69 USD in Colombia and 1.25 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Colombia.

0.69 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.04 USD in Colombia and 1.22 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Colombia.

1.04 USD
1.22 USD

Transportation

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Colombia vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.75 times less for transportation in Colombia than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42.83 USD in Colombia and 85.15 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Colombia.

42.83 USD
85.15 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.79 USD in Colombia and 1.82 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Colombia.

0.79 USD
1.82 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.28 USD in Colombia and 4.09 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in South Africa.

6.28 USD
4.09 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.73 USD in Colombia and 0.91 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in South Africa.

1.73 USD
0.91 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.51 USD in Colombia and 1.14 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in South Africa.

1.51 USD
1.14 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.02 USD in Colombia and 7.38 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32% lower in Colombia.

5.02 USD
7.38 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 25.06 USD in Colombia and 34.61 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Colombia.

25.06 USD
34.61 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.62 USD in Colombia and 13.57 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Colombia.

11.62 USD
13.57 USD

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.11 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in South Africa.

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 452.81 USD in Colombia and 433.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in South Africa.

452.81 USD
433.92 USD

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 331.84 USD in Colombia and 389.03 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Colombia.

331.84 USD
389.03 USD

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 843.69 USD in Colombia and 965.09 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Colombia.

843.69 USD
965.09 USD

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 642.75 USD in Colombia and 732.85 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Colombia.

642.75 USD
732.85 USD

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia than in South Africa.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1863 USD in Colombia and 1008 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in South Africa.

1 863 USD
1 008 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1329 USD in Colombia and 660.8 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in South Africa.

1 329 USD
660.80 USD

Salary

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Colombia vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.56 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 393.72 USD in Colombia and 1403 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 71.9% lower in Colombia.

393.72 USD
1 403 USD

Hotels

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

One star

29.6 USD
51.9 USD

Two stars

61.5 USD
55.2 USD

Three stars

101 USD
97.4 USD

Four stars

173 USD
161 USD

Five stars

553 USD
371 USD

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 Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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