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Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Colombia Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Colombia

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 101.6% more expensive than Colombia without rent, and 161.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 103.9% more expensive than Colombia without rent, and 138.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Colombia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.57 A$24.86
$4.40 COP 16.2K
276.59%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.7 A$117
$29.46 COP 108.2K
163.78%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.88 A$14.82
$7.19 COP 26.4K
37.41%
Cappuccino
$3.48 A$5.22
$1.55 COP 5,704
124.52%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.56 A$3.84
$0.91 COP 3,340
181.32%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 A$3.20
$0.61 COP 2,254
249.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.62 A$9.93
$1.18 COP 4,332
461.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.31 A$10.97
$2.38 COP 8,734
207.14%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Colombia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.51 A$2.26
$1.14 COP 4,203
32.46%
White Bread (500g)
$2.49 A$3.74
$1.34 COP 4,934
85.82%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.07 A$3.10
$1.20 COP 4,407
72.50%
Eggs
$4.27 A$6.41
$2.14 COP 7,843
99.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.73 A$13.10
$4.75 COP 17.4K
83.79%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.25 A$12.38
$5.08 COP 18.6K
62.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.17 A$21.26
$7.49 COP 27.5K
89.19%
Apples (1kg)
$3.27 A$4.90
$2.52 COP 9,259
29.76%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.02
$1.08 COP 3,969
148.15%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.89 A$4.34
$1.34 COP 4,905
115.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 A$6.42
$1.27 COP 4,657
237.01%
Potato (1kg)
$2.47 A$3.70
$1.09 COP 4,010
126.61%
Onion (1kg)
$2.11 A$3.16
$1.13 COP 4,162
86.73%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.30 A$3.44
$0.80 COP 2,942
187.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.50 A$2.24
$0.75 COP 2,755
100.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.81 A$47.72
$2.60 COP 9,547
1123.46%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.45 A$20.17
$10.65 COP 39.1K
26.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.48 A$6.72
$1.09 COP 3,993
311.01%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.01 A$7.51
$1.96 COP 7,184
155.61%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Colombia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.91 A$4.37
$0.70 COP 2,575
315.71%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$97.0 A$146
$38.83 COP 142.6K
149.81%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.67 A$5.51
$1.50 COP 5,492
144.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.81 A$2.71
$1.70 COP 6,250
6.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$38.37 A$57.6
$7.30 COP 26.8K
425.62%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.20 A$1.79
$1.02 COP 3,744
17.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$43.6K
$17.0K COP 62.6M
70.56%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.7K A$34.1K
$26.4K COP 97.0M
-13.92%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Colombia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$175 A$262
$82.9 COP 304.4K
111.02%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.26 A$39.39
$9.73 COP 35.7K
169.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$53.0 A$79.5
$24.02 COP 88.2K
120.52%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Colombia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.12 A$70.7
$23.10 COP 84.8K
103.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.51 A$24.77
$12.44 COP 45.7K
32.72%
Cinema Ticket
$13.57 A$20.35
$3.91 COP 14.4K
247.06%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Colombia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,588 A$2,382
$267 COP 980.5K
494.77%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.5K A$18.8K
$6,073 COP 22.3M
106.48%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Colombia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$69.7 A$105
$56.8 COP 208.5K
22.81%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$50.7 A$76.0
$38.54 COP 141.5K
31.45%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 A$153
$92.4 COP 339.4K
10.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$109 A$163
$76.1 COP 279.6K
43.13%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Colombia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,370 A$2,055
$345 COP 1.3M
297.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,076 A$1,613
$295 COP 1.1M
264.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,270 A$3,404
$688 COP 2.5M
229.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,772 A$2,658
$558 COP 2.0M
217.56%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,081 A$10.6K
$1,924 COP 7.1M
268.05%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,392 A$8,088
$1,229 COP 4.5M
338.85%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Colombia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,742 A$5,614
$457 COP 1.7M
719.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
12.68
-49.92%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: January 10, 2026

Last update for Colombia: January 12, 2026

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