Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$26,605 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,633 (R$ 25) | R$ 31 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,014 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,172 (R$ 3.86) | R$ 4.41 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,656 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,412 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,538 (R$ 12) | R$ 20 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,975 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,675 (R$ 4.47) | R$ 4.89 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,676 (R$ 4.47) | R$ 5.59 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,765 (R$ 54) | R$ 42 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,885 (R$ 5.94) | R$ 8 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,654 (R$ 3.23) | R$ 3.81 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,640,090 (R$ 3,211) | R$ 2,835 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,384,790 (R$ 1,684) | R$ 2,002 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$236,330 (R$ 287) | R$ 576 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,401,780 (R$ 1,705) | R$ 2,283 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$823,064 (R$ 1,001) | R$ 1,507 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,386 (R$ 190) | R$ 431 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$63,719 (R$ 77) | R$ 84 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,366,680 (R$ 1,662) | R$ 2,047 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$363,756 (R$ 442) | R$ 586 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,893 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,204 (R$ 14) | R$ 19 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$187,511 (R$ 228) | R$ 239 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$124,118 (R$ 151) | R$ 218 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$299,248 (R$ 364) | R$ 346 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$235,429 (R$ 286) | R$ 262 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,839,000 (R$ 80,066) | R$ 99,354 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,921 (R$ 3.55) | R$ 7 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$130,803 (R$ 159) | R$ 222 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,277 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,609 (R$ 21) | R$ 50 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,322 (R$ 90) | R$ 241 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,352 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,203 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,443 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,617 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,504 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.67 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,637 (R$ 28) | R$ 48 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,791 (R$ 42) | R$ 92 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,320 (R$ 30) | R$ 55 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$93,243 (R$ 113) | R$ 199 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,469 (R$ 121) | R$ 191 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,881 (R$ 33) | R$ 28 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,104 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,870 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 10 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,367,550 (R$ 2,879) | R$ 4,003 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$240 (R$ 0.29) | R$ 1.36 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,227 (R$ 136) | R$ 124 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,213 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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