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Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,691 (R$ 16) | R$ 28 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,816 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,756 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,523 (R$ 3.19) | R$ 3.35 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,804 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,751 (R$ 3.47) | R$ 4.92 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,315 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,676 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 5.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,024 (R$ 2.56) | R$ 3.28 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,793 (R$ 3.53) | R$ 4.62 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,428 (R$ 50) | R$ 39 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,574 (R$ 4.51) | R$ 6 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,122 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 3.20 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,506,970 (R$ 3,167) | R$ 3,045 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,428,150 (R$ 1,804) | R$ 1,902 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$348,929 (R$ 441) | R$ 680 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,715,530 (R$ 2,167) | R$ 2,144 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$966,735 (R$ 1,221) | R$ 1,306 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$216,665 (R$ 274) | R$ 404 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$74,839 (R$ 95) | R$ 80 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,246,860 (R$ 1,575) | R$ 1,734 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$316,808 (R$ 400) | R$ 425 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,007 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$29,048 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$167,187 (R$ 211) | R$ 208 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$129,282 (R$ 163) | R$ 185 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$263,989 (R$ 333) | R$ 334 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,018 (R$ 279) | R$ 255 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,408,600 (R$ 71,250) | R$ 86,577 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,475 (R$ 3.13) | R$ 4.36 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,108 (R$ 145) | R$ 204 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$18,154 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,104 (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,374 (R$ 131) | R$ 232 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$21,943 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,433 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,522 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,321 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.92 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 3.81 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,757 (R$ 19) | R$ 38 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,774 (R$ 62) | R$ 99 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,297 (R$ 29) | R$ 49 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$146,274 (R$ 185) | R$ 177 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,266 (R$ 123) | R$ 181 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,537 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,327 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,193 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,692,600 (R$ 2,138) | R$ 2,648 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$250 (R$ 0.32) | R$ 1.16 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,993 (R$ 144) | R$ 113 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,668 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,369 prices entered by 2,713 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Brazil
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