- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,140 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,572 (R$ 19) | R$ 25 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,134 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,595 (R$ 3.20) | R$ 3.23 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,790 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,841 (R$ 3.51) | R$ 4.65 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,392 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,227 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,267 (R$ 2.80) | R$ 3.58 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,682 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 4.49 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,248 (R$ 41) | R$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,870 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,225 (R$ 2.75) | R$ 3.21 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,633,460 (R$ 3,251) | R$ 3,210 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,495,690 (R$ 1,846) | R$ 2,010 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$336,409 (R$ 415) | R$ 580 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,637,440 (R$ 2,021) | R$ 2,097 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$952,782 (R$ 1,176) | R$ 1,329 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$241,393 (R$ 298) | R$ 434 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$69,384 (R$ 86) | R$ 82 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,344,110 (R$ 1,659) | R$ 1,769 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,086 (R$ 369) | R$ 436 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,762 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,093 (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$176,366 (R$ 218) | R$ 208 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$158,737 (R$ 196) | R$ 184 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,873 (R$ 308) | R$ 331 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$238,144 (R$ 294) | R$ 252 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,456,100 (R$ 77,094) | R$ 84,924 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,522 (R$ 3.11) | R$ 3.92 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$111,912 (R$ 138) | R$ 196 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,135 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,609 (R$ 25) | R$ 42 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$106,232 (R$ 131) | R$ 228 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,087 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,514 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,663 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,445 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.88 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,007 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.20 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,024 (R$ 20) | R$ 37 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$53,536 (R$ 66) | R$ 99 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,193 (R$ 30) | R$ 50 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$140,392 (R$ 173) | R$ 206 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,717 (R$ 119) | R$ 178 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,127 (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,709 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$7,563 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,695,990 (R$ 2,093) | R$ 2,881 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$389 (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,984 (R$ 133) | R$ 135 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,953 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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