Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 (R$ 46) | R$ 36 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 (R$ 34) | R$ 35 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.17 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 (R$ 4.57) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 5.86 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 (R$ 61) | R$ 44 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 (R$ 4.75) | R$ 4.50 | + 6% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 (R$ 4,416) | R$ 3,821 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 (R$ 2,338) | R$ 2,416 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 (R$ 431) | R$ 673 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 (R$ 2,496) | R$ 2,756 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 (R$ 1,349) | R$ 1,661 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 (R$ 302) | R$ 557 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 (R$ 95) | R$ 90 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 (R$ 1,784) | R$ 1,914 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 (R$ 572) | R$ 655 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 12% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 (R$ 264) | R$ 253 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 (R$ 179) | R$ 262 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 (R$ 462) | R$ 411 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 (R$ 387) | R$ 321 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 (R$ 95,199) | R$ 110,768 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 5.65 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 (R$ 190) | R$ 241 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (R$ 36) | R$ 48 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 (R$ 155) | R$ 275 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.39 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 (R$ 42) | R$ 59 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 (R$ 66) | R$ 109 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 (R$ 39) | R$ 62 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (R$ 173) | R$ 251 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 (R$ 161) | R$ 224 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 (R$ 43) | R$ 30 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (R$ 3,276) | R$ 4,068 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.11 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 (R$ 145) | R$ 135 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,797 prices entered by 2,610 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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