- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,187 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,791 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,530 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,461 (R$ 3.00) | R$ 3.27 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,986 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,883 (R$ 3.51) | R$ 4.80 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,130 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,174 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,198 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 3.28 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,803 (R$ 3.41) | R$ 4.56 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$36,809 (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,603 (R$ 4.39) | R$ 6 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,165 (R$ 2.64) | R$ 3.25 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,612,900 (R$ 3,183) | R$ 3,162 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,443,400 (R$ 1,758) | R$ 1,956 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$320,060 (R$ 390) | R$ 579 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,690,550 (R$ 2,059) | R$ 2,172 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$957,446 (R$ 1,166) | R$ 1,364 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$247,103 (R$ 301) | R$ 416 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$75,774 (R$ 92) | R$ 83 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,322,900 (R$ 1,611) | R$ 1,727 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,877 (R$ 364) | R$ 425 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,344 (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,470 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$164,508 (R$ 200) | R$ 207 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$122,398 (R$ 149) | R$ 181 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,168 (R$ 311) | R$ 331 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,757 (R$ 275) | R$ 256 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,073,500 (R$ 70,740) | R$ 87,434 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,388 (R$ 2.91) | R$ 4.33 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$116,485 (R$ 142) | R$ 203 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,653 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (R$ 23) | R$ 47 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$97,584 (R$ 119) | R$ 235 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$20,207 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,849 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,236 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,151 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,037 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 4.08 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,859 (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,519 (R$ 60) | R$ 97 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,312 (R$ 28) | R$ 51 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$141,010 (R$ 172) | R$ 179 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,195 (R$ 124) | R$ 179 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,517 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,925 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,686,760 (R$ 2,055) | R$ 2,726 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$249 (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.16 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,775 (R$ 126) | R$ 116 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,370 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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