Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Colombia vs. South Africa

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
BogotáBogotá
JohannesburgJohannesburg

Table of contents

Grocery

EURUSDCOPZAR

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 2.72 EUR (3.17 USD) in Colombia and 1.44 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in South Africa.

2.72 EUR
1.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
1.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.69 EUR (7.81 USD) in Colombia and 5.83 EUR (6.8 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in South Africa.

6.69 EUR
5.83 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.83 EUR (10.3 USD) in Colombia and 4.95 EUR (5.78 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in South Africa.

8.83 EUR
4.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.78 EUR (5.58 USD) in Colombia and 4.17 EUR (4.86 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in South Africa.

4.78 EUR
4.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in Colombia and 2.72 EUR (3.18 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Colombia.

2.51 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Colombia.

1.02 EUR
1.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.83 EUR (2.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.2 EUR (2.57 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Colombia.

1.83 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in Colombia and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in South Africa.

1.72 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.23 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 13.62 EUR (15.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in South Africa.

16.23 EUR
13.62 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Colombia.

0.71 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Colombia and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in South Africa.

1.31 EUR
0.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.44 EUR (5.18 USD) in Colombia and 7.3 EUR (8.52 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Colombia.

4.44 EUR
7.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Colombia and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in South Africa.

1.08 EUR
1.04 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
1.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Colombia and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 9% lower in Colombia.

1.22 EUR
1.34 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Colombia.

1.10 EUR
1.30 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
1.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.51 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 7.94 EUR (9.26 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in South Africa.

14.51 EUR
7.94 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Colombia and 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Colombia.

1.17 EUR
1.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Colombia.

0.75 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDCOPZAR

Colombia vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Colombia and 1.98 EUR (2.31 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Colombia.

1.67 EUR
1.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Colombia.

0.90 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 2.48 EUR (2.89 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
2.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.99 EUR (2.32 USD) in Colombia and 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Colombia.

1.99 EUR
2.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.06 EUR (8.24 USD) in Colombia and 4.31 EUR (5.03 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 39% lower in South Africa.

7.06 EUR
4.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.8 EUR (34.76 USD) in Colombia and 39.62 EUR (46.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Colombia.

29.80 EUR
39.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.42 EUR (5.15 USD) in Colombia and 9.9 EUR (11.55 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Colombia.

4.42 EUR
9.90 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in Colombia and 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Colombia.

0.61 EUR
0.72 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCOPZAR

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 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.05 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDCOPZAR

Colombia vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.74 times less for transportation in Colombia than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 37.64 EUR (43.9 USD) in Colombia and 74.28 EUR (86.65 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Colombia.

37.64 EUR
74.28 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.7 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 1.58 EUR (1.85 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Colombia.

0.70 EUR
1.58 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.52 EUR (6.44 USD) in Colombia and 3.57 EUR (4.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in South Africa.

5.52 EUR
3.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in Colombia and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 48% lower in South Africa.

1.52 EUR
0.79 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.32 EUR (1.55 USD) in Colombia and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 25% lower in South Africa.

1.32 EUR
0.99 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCOPZAR

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 4.42 EUR (5.15 USD) in Colombia and 6.44 EUR (7.51 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Colombia.

4.42 EUR
6.44 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.02 EUR (25.69 USD) in Colombia and 30.19 EUR (35.21 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Colombia.

22.02 EUR
30.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.21 EUR (11.91 USD) in Colombia and 11.84 EUR (13.81 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Colombia.

10.21 EUR
11.84 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCOPZAR

Colombia vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.1 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 397.94 EUR (464.18 USD) in Colombia and 378.53 EUR (441.54 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in South Africa.

397.94 EUR
378.53 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 291.63 EUR (340.18 USD) in Colombia and 339.37 EUR (395.87 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Colombia.

291.63 EUR
339.37 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 741.46 EUR (864.89 USD) in Colombia and 841.89 EUR (982.05 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Colombia.

741.46 EUR
841.89 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 564.86 EUR (658.9 USD) in Colombia and 639.3 EUR (745.72 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Colombia.

564.86 EUR
639.30 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCOPZAR

Colombia vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.93 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 1637 EUR (1910.03 USD) in Colombia and 879.03 EUR (1025.37 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Africa.

1 637 EUR
879.03 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 1168 EUR (1362.48 USD) in Colombia and 576.45 EUR (672.41 USD) in South Africa. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in South Africa.

1 168 EUR
576.45 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCOPZAR

Colombia vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.54 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 346.01 EUR (403.61 USD) in Colombia and 1224 EUR (1427.67 USD) in South Africa. The average salary is 71.7% lower in Colombia.

346.01 EUR
1 224 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCOPZAR

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

One star

25.3 EUR
44.5 EUR

Two stars

52.7 EUR
47.3 EUR

Three stars

86.4 EUR
83.5 EUR

Four stars

149 EUR
138 EUR

Five stars

474 EUR
318 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 • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Colombia Prices in South Africa

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagCanada vs.
flagTuvaluflagUnited States vs.
flagChinaflagUnited States vs.
flagLibyaflagUnited States vs.
flagComorosflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagAndorraflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagPhilippinesflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagTurkmenistanflagUnited States vs.
flagBelgium