- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,067 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,340 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,085 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,524 (R$ 3.04) | R$ 3.25 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,830 (R$ 5.82) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,700 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 4.61 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,125 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,094 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.59 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,194 (R$ 2.65) | R$ 3.27 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,713 (R$ 3.27) | R$ 4.57 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,713 (R$ 41) | R$ 40 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,680 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 6 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,213 (R$ 2.67) | R$ 3.22 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,604,150 (R$ 3,140) | R$ 3,123 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,443,710 (R$ 1,741) | R$ 1,941 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$315,528 (R$ 380) | R$ 621 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,595,960 (R$ 1,924) | R$ 2,117 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$943,911 (R$ 1,138) | R$ 1,323 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$216,427 (R$ 261) | R$ 403 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,176 (R$ 85) | R$ 84 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,292,040 (R$ 1,558) | R$ 1,735 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$306,657 (R$ 370) | R$ 430 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,186 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,703 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,203 (R$ 208) | R$ 202 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$124,853 (R$ 151) | R$ 184 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,242 (R$ 307) | R$ 326 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$225,430 (R$ 272) | R$ 257 | + 6% | |
| 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$58,723,200 (R$ 70,809) | R$ 86,449 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,383 (R$ 2.87) | R$ 4.25 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,680 (R$ 138) | R$ 201 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,914 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,480 (R$ 25) | R$ 45 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$111,187 (R$ 134) | R$ 234 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,751 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,904 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,155 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,365 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,950 (R$ 4.76) | R$ 4.05 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,601 (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$55,127 (R$ 66) | R$ 96 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,955 (R$ 29) | R$ 50 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$142,991 (R$ 172) | R$ 174 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,514 (R$ 121) | R$ 174 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,499 (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,985 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,807 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,621,690 (R$ 1,955) | R$ 2,737 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.13 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,662 (R$ 130) | R$ 121 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,157 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,047 prices entered by 3,243 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil
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