Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,134 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,810 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,997 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (R$ 3.52) | R$ 3.33 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,513 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,690 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 5.59 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,603 (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,041 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,203 (R$ 2.83) | R$ 4.03 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,863 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 4.55 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,600 (R$ 53) | R$ 40 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,083 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,158 (R$ 2.77) | R$ 3.34 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,506,550 (R$ 3,216) | R$ 3,251 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,238,910 (R$ 1,589) | R$ 1,932 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$240,148 (R$ 308) | R$ 571 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,520,510 (R$ 1,951) | R$ 2,041 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$834,806 (R$ 1,071) | R$ 1,339 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$157,259 (R$ 202) | R$ 359 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,183 (R$ 98) | R$ 79 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,253,780 (R$ 1,609) | R$ 1,532 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$329,260 (R$ 422) | R$ 429 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,487 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,704 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$156,279 (R$ 200) | R$ 199 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,628 (R$ 127) | R$ 166 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$241,026 (R$ 309) | R$ 308 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$207,003 (R$ 266) | R$ 242 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,562,300 (R$ 75,133) | R$ 89,457 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,087 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.35 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,475 (R$ 161) | R$ 211 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,982 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,281 (R$ 26) | R$ 43 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,696 (R$ 101) | R$ 241 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,466 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,107 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,700 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,207 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,253 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 3.69 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,682 (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,842 (R$ 49) | R$ 101 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,513 (R$ 28) | R$ 51 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,513 (R$ 121) | R$ 219 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$92,253 (R$ 118) | R$ 177 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,686 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,034 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,047 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 12 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,691,390 (R$ 2,170) | R$ 2,791 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$185 (R$ 0.24) | R$ 1.17 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,887 (R$ 142) | R$ 114 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,349 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,259 prices entered by 2,238 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil
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