- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,126 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,395 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,979 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,497 (R$ 3.24) | R$ 3.18 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,787 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,740 (R$ 3.56) | R$ 4.68 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,165 (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,102 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.69 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,117 (R$ 2.75) | R$ 3.47 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,569 (R$ 3.34) | R$ 4.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,473 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,773 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,278 (R$ 2.96) | R$ 3.24 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 0% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,616,070 (R$ 3,398) | R$ 3,156 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,456,880 (R$ 1,892) | R$ 1,974 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$353,305 (R$ 459) | R$ 540 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,582,170 (R$ 2,055) | R$ 2,050 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$976,621 (R$ 1,268) | R$ 1,284 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$220,306 (R$ 286) | R$ 405 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,428 (R$ 91) | R$ 84 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,303,880 (R$ 1,693) | R$ 1,744 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,320 (R$ 390) | R$ 431 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,847 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,649 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$168,609 (R$ 219) | R$ 210 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$142,882 (R$ 186) | R$ 184 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$243,683 (R$ 316) | R$ 333 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$228,698 (R$ 297) | R$ 256 | + 16% | |
| 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$61,682,500 (R$ 80,113) | R$ 84,962 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,318 (R$ 3.01) | R$ 4.06 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$115,254 (R$ 150) | R$ 199 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,721 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,749 (R$ 30) | R$ 45 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$115,211 (R$ 150) | R$ 232 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$15,276 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,742 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,859 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,435 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.98 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,717 (R$ 4.83) | R$ 4.12 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,021 (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,353 (R$ 68) | R$ 98 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,899 (R$ 31) | R$ 50 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$131,172 (R$ 170) | R$ 201 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,776 (R$ 123) | R$ 175 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,979 (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,648 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,629 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,600,950 (R$ 2,079) | R$ 2,848 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$215 (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.18 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$107,160 (R$ 139) | R$ 130 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,098 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00130
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,890 prices entered by 3,621 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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