Cost of living in Colombia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$36,878 (CH$8,258) | CH$14,798 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$30,028 (CH$6,724) | CH$6,666 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,642 (CH$2,383) | CH$2,733 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,047 (CH$1,130) | CH$1,146 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,064 (CH$2,253) | CH$3,745 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,545 (CH$1,018) | CH$1,470 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,842 (CH$3,323) | CH$5,818 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,515 (CH$2,131) | CH$1,729 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,020 (CH$900) | CH$1,487 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,253 (CH$1,176) | CH$1,271 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$54,710 (CH$12,251) | CH$6,391 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,756 (CH$1,737) | CH$2,113 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,261 (CH$954) | CH$638 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,455,540 (CH$773,766) | CH$1,127,230 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,060,540 (CH$461,397) | CH$658,074 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$362,959 (CH$81,274) | CH$89,707 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,983,810 (CH$444,215) | CH$576,207 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,211,420 (CH$271,262) | CH$392,482 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$242,499 (CH$54,300) | CH$54,665 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$67,443 (CH$15,102) | CH$15,300 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,353,360 (CH$303,045) | CH$241,293 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$424,714 (CH$95,102) | CH$80,915 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,130 (CH$5,851) | CH$9,464 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,398 (CH$4,568) | CH$8,504 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 11% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$224,368 (CH$50,241) | CH$49,091 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$160,856 (CH$36,019) | CH$30,021 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$377,890 (CH$84,617) | CH$70,688 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$309,804 (CH$69,371) | CH$75,427 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$77,206,500 (CH$17,288,105) | CH$16,969,300 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,265 (CH$955) | CH$1,334 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$162,665 (CH$36,424) | CH$38,611 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,785 (CH$5,998) | CH$4,100 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,344 (CH$6,795) | CH$9,754 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,569 (CH$24,535) | CH$45,273 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,748 (CH$5,318) | CH$5,808 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,600 (CH$3,717) | CH$4,396 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,244 (CH$4,533) | CH$4,784 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,478 (CH$1,898) | CH$2,190 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,185 (CH$1,833) | CH$2,518 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$36,719 (CH$8,222) | CH$16,375 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,283 (CH$14,842) | CH$37,354 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,254 (CH$7,222) | CH$12,788 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,476 (CH$30,336) | CH$31,028 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$155,055 (CH$34,720) | CH$55,093 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,723 (CH$8,895) | CH$8,997 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,398 (CH$2,552) | CH$3,893 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,148 (CH$1,377) | CH$3,939 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 (CH$589,896) | CH$549,935 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$603 (CH$135) | CH$108 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$136,146 (CH$30,486) | CH$59,321 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,155 (CH$2,498) | CH$4,836 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Chile
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