Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Colombia is 4.70 times less expensive as compared to New Zealand.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Colombia and New Zealand. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Colombia and New Zealand.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) | 2,200 NZD (1,287.22 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) | 3,200 NZD (1,872.32 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,500,000 COP (840 USD) | 4,200 NZD (2,457.42 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 900,000 COP (216 USD) | 1,400 NZD (819.14 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) | 2,100 NZD (1,228.71 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,200,000 COP (528 USD) | 2,800 NZD (1,638.28 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 9 % | 1.9 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.3 to 1.6 % | 0.4 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Colombia is 3.22 times less expensive than New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 1,200,000 COP (288 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 96.54% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Colombia costs 36.57 times less compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 72.65% less in Colombia compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 3.20 NZD (1.87 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 3,500 COP (0.84 USD) | 1.90 NZD (1.11 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 1,000 COP (0.24 USD) | 1 NZD (0.59 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 2.60 NZD (1.52 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 8,000 COP (1.92 USD) | 4.50 NZD (2.63 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 12,000 COP (2.88 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
In Colombia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.57 times less expensive than the cost in New Zealand.
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 51.14% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 6,000 COP (1.44 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 3,000 COP (0.72 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 8,000 COP (1.92 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 6,000 COP (1.44 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.40 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 45.12% less in Colombia compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 6 NZD (3.51 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.11 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 2,500 COP (0.60 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 2 NZD (1.17 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.83 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 30,000,000 COP (7,200 USD) | 30,000 NZD (17,553 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,000,000 COP (240 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 11 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 2.30 NZD (1.35 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 8.70 NZD (5.09 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 10,000 COP 2.40 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.36 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Colombia compared to that of New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 500,000 COP (120 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 700,000 COP (168 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.39 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 400,000 COP (96 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.62 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 350,000 COP (84 USD) | 130 NZD (76.06 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 600,000 COP (144 USD) | 350 NZD (204.78 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 130,000 COP (31.20 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 180,000 COP (43.20 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 35,000 COP (8.40 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 12,000 COP (2.88 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.22 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 500,000 COP (120 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 400,000 COP (96 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 400,000 COP (96 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 5.55 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 1,800 NZD (1,053.18 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 800,000 COP (192 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 1,000,000 COP (240 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) | 8,000 NZD (4,680.80 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) | 12,000 NZD (7,021.20 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 4,000,000 COP (960 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 2,000 NZD (1,170.20 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 600 NZD (351.06 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 12.47 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 600,000 COP (144 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.23 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 6.80 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 3,500,000 COP (840 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) | 4,500 NZD (2,632.95 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 43,333.33 COP per hour (10.40 USD) | 100 NZD per hour (58.51 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 500,000 COP (120 USD) | 500 NZD (292.55 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 19 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 16 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 12 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 48 | 85 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 2,000,000 COP (480 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, you would earn 4.59 times less salary as compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Colombia ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.42 times less in Colombia, as compared to New Zealand.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Colombia and New Zealand.
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