- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,164 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,486 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,943 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,496 (R$ 3.29) | R$ 3.21 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,761 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,745 (R$ 3.62) | R$ 4.63 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,256 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,157 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,161 (R$ 2.85) | R$ 3.33 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,636 (R$ 3.48) | R$ 4.60 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,691 (R$ 44) | R$ 40 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,716 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,290 (R$ 3.02) | R$ 3.21 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,637,940 (R$ 3,481) | R$ 3,097 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,447,160 (R$ 1,910) | R$ 1,934 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$310,616 (R$ 410) | R$ 564 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,632,900 (R$ 2,155) | R$ 2,073 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$989,076 (R$ 1,305) | R$ 1,310 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$220,382 (R$ 291) | R$ 401 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,166 (R$ 95) | R$ 84 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,307,080 (R$ 1,725) | R$ 1,734 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,007 (R$ 395) | R$ 433 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,027 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,547 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,364 (R$ 229) | R$ 204 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$133,492 (R$ 176) | R$ 181 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,177 (R$ 331) | R$ 328 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$229,812 (R$ 303) | R$ 257 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,117,100 (R$ 81,976) | R$ 86,041 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,348 (R$ 3.10) | R$ 4.15 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,824 (R$ 152) | R$ 200 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,819 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,625 (R$ 29) | R$ 48 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$121,706 (R$ 161) | R$ 234 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,997 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,022 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,156 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,057 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,896 (R$ 5.14) | R$ 4.09 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,815 (R$ 22) | R$ 38 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,952 (R$ 71) | R$ 98 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,112 (R$ 32) | R$ 50 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$129,392 (R$ 171) | R$ 170 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,053 (R$ 132) | R$ 174 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,098 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,827 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,898 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,643,520 (R$ 2,169) | R$ 2,752 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (R$ 0.29) | R$ 1.14 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$108,635 (R$ 143) | R$ 129 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,130 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,668 prices entered by 3,396 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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