Cost of living in Colombia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$38,949 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,423 (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,122 (C$3.56) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,108 (C$1.64) | C$3.08 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,083 (C$3.23) | C$5.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,506 (C$1.44) | C$5.96 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,469 (C$4.96) | C$12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,807 (C$3.14) | C$5.48 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,237 (C$1.36) | C$4.18 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,114 (C$1.64) | C$4.05 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$55,644 (C$18) | C$23 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,532 (C$2.41) | C$3.48 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,125 (C$1.32) | C$3.12 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 70% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,406,810 (C$1,091) | C$3,242 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,973,560 (C$632) | C$2,682 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$352,633 (C$113) | C$259 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,903,990 (C$610) | C$2,239 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,192,850 (C$382) | C$1,855 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$251,863 (C$81) | C$143 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,205 (C$22) | C$72 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,384,660 (C$444) | C$373 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$457,780 (C$147) | C$237 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,801 (C$9) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,176 (C$7) | C$34 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$229,642 (C$74) | C$89 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$155,084 (C$50) | C$65 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$375,299 (C$120) | C$131 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$303,919 (C$97) | C$170 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$78,685,000 (C$25,207) | C$33,025 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,258 (C$1.36) | C$1.67 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$162,691 (C$52) | C$111 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,964 (C$9) | C$13 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,331 (C$10) | C$29 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$103,042 (C$33) | C$175 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,042 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,467 (C$5.28) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,302 (C$7) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,324 (C$2.67) | C$4.20 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,502 (C$2.72) | C$3.88 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,891 (C$11) | C$34 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Colombia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,544 (C$21) | C$74 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,872 (C$11) | C$35 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$158,605 (C$51) | C$200 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$152,064 (C$49) | C$133 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,745 (C$12) | C$16 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,587 (C$3.71) | C$6.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,350 (C$2.03) | C$8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,672,030 (C$856) | C$658 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$223 (C$0.07) | C$0.45 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$134,153 (C$43) | C$62 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,737 (C$3.76) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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