Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,714 (R$ 39) | R$ 36 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$24,912 (R$ 28) | R$ 34 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,531 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,408 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 5.81 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,950 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,960 (R$ 4.48) | R$ 8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,051 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,824 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,629 (R$ 4.10) | R$ 5.67 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,590 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,296 (R$ 55) | R$ 44 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,797 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,196 (R$ 3.61) | R$ 4.92 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,078,770 (R$ 3,482) | R$ 3,750 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,526,600 (R$ 1,727) | R$ 2,506 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$282,823 (R$ 320) | R$ 587 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,746,670 (R$ 1,975) | R$ 2,721 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$964,419 (R$ 1,091) | R$ 1,720 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$186,441 (R$ 211) | R$ 513 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,734 (R$ 80) | R$ 89 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,451,730 (R$ 1,642) | R$ 1,987 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$449,268 (R$ 508) | R$ 631 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,716 (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,896 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$199,955 (R$ 226) | R$ 249 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$126,323 (R$ 143) | R$ 248 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,275 (R$ 363) | R$ 412 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,008 (R$ 280) | R$ 301 | - 7% | |
| 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$68,740,200 (R$ 77,742) | R$ 115,133 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,679 (R$ 4.16) | R$ 5.60 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$142,199 (R$ 161) | R$ 228 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,684 (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$23,255 (R$ 26) | R$ 43 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$95,730 (R$ 108) | R$ 263 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,331 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,960 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,152 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,559 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,982 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.31 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,724 (R$ 32) | R$ 55 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,982 (R$ 49) | R$ 112 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,928 (R$ 34) | R$ 66 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$137,911 (R$ 156) | R$ 215 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$113,750 (R$ 129) | R$ 199 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$30,685 (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,275 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,363 (R$ 4.93) | R$ 11 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,583,570 (R$ 2,922) | R$ 4,404 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$243 (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.31 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$113,274 (R$ 128) | R$ 125 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,910 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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