Colombia vs Japan
Japan is about 43% pricier than Colombia overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 36.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 72 of 100).
Metric Colombia Japan
Price level (US=100) 36.0 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,349 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,890 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 6.6% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Colombia Japan
Housing & utilities 58 177
Food 79 191
Transport 70 150
Restaurants & hotels 67 148
Health 36 97
Communication 65 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Colombia Japan
Quality-of-life score 72/100 96/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 0.2
Internet users 79% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Colombia more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 43% pricier than Colombia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Colombia would cost roughly $176,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Colombia or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 72 out of 100.
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