Garlic (500g): Colombia vs China

How much does Garlic (500g) cost in Colombia compared to China?

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด

Colombia

Cheaper

Local Price

$ย 3.500

USD Equivalent

$0.88 Est.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ

China

Local Price

ยฅ8.19

USD Equivalent

$1.13 Est.

Summary

Garlic (500g) is 28.4% cheaper in Colombia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด compared to China. That's a significant price difference! You would save approximately $0.25 by buying in Colombia.

Why Is Garlic (500g) Cheaper in Colombia?

The 28% price gap between Colombia and China for Garlic (500g) comes down to several factors. Currency exchange rates play a major role โ€” the COP and CNY have different purchasing power, which directly affects how prices translate to USD. Beyond exchange rates, differences in local taxes (VAT, import duties, excise taxes), distribution costs, and market competition all contribute.

A $0.25 difference per unit can add up quickly for bulk purchases or for travelers deciding where to buy. However, keep in mind that prices fluctuate with exchange rates and local promotions. Some prices shown are algorithmic estimates. This comparison was last updated in 2026.

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Garlic (500g) โ€” All Country Prices

Rows marked Est. are algorithmic estimates, not confirmed retail prices. We are replacing these with sourced data โ€” see our methodology.

#CountryLocal PriceUSD EquivalentSource
1๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndiaโ‚น22.89$0.27Cheapestโœ“ Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Govt of India (official daily retail price monitoring)
2๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐPakistanRsย 154$0.55Est.
3๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVietnam17.000ย โ‚ซ$0.70Est.
4๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌEgyptโ€ูขูกูซูฆูฃย ุฌ.ู….โ€$0.70Est.
5๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌNigeriaโ‚ฆ1,163$0.75Est.
6๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญPhilippinesโ‚ฑ45.20$0.80Est.
7๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉIndonesiaRpย 13.000$0.80Est.
8๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดColombia$ย 3.500$0.88Est.
9๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญThailandเธฟ33.73$0.95Est.
10๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทArgentina$ย 870$1.00Est.
11๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บRussia92,00ย โ‚ฝ$1.00Est.
12๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พMalaysiaRMย 4.65$1.00Est.
13๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆSouth AfricaRย 20,90$1.13Est.
14๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaยฅ8.19$1.13Est.
15๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico$19.44$1.13Est.
16๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทTurkeyโ‚บ39,00$1.20Est.
17๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑPoland5,06ย zล‚$1.25Est.
18๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazilR$ย 6,86$1.38Est.
19๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผTaiwan$51.35$1.63Est.
20๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡นPortugal1,61ย โ‚ฌ$1.75Est.
21๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธSpain1,84ย โ‚ฌ$2.00Est.
22๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆSaudi Arabiaโ€ูงูซูฅู ย ุฑ.ุณ.โ€$2.00Est.
23๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทSouth Koreaโ‚ฉ3,000$2.25Est.
24๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly2,07ย โ‚ฌ$2.25Est.
25๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ชUAEโ€8.26ย ุฏ.ุฅ.โ€$2.25Est.
26๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan๏ฟฅ375$2.50Est.
27๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUnited States$2.50$2.50Est.
28๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡นAustriaโ‚ฌย 2,30$2.50Est.
29๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany2,30ย โ‚ฌ$2.50Est.
30๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada$3.47$2.55Est.
31๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance2,42ย โ‚ฌ$2.63Est.
32๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌSingapore$3.52$2.63Est.
33๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUnited Kingdomยฃ2.08$2.63Est.
34๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑNetherlandsโ‚ฌย 2,42$2.63Est.
35๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIrelandโ‚ฌ2.53$2.75Est.
36๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟNew Zealand$4.48$2.75Est.
37๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ชSweden32,87ย kr$3.13Est.
38๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดNorway38,84ย kr$3.63Est.
39๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญSwitzerlandCHFย 3.52$4.00Est.
40๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia$17.50$12.06โœ“ Grocerize.com.au (Australian Garlic Loose 60g, 90-day avg $35/kg) cross-confirmed by a Brisbane vegetable-price tracker ($35.73/kg, Apr 2026) โ€” scaled to 500g