- Cost of Living
- United States
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 151% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (COL$44,477) | COL$12,032 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (COL$24,087) | COL$15,367 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (COL$14,523) | COL$7,140 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (COL$2,837) | COL$2,517 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (COL$10,077) | COL$4,918 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (COL$12,791) | COL$2,722 | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (COL$19,962) | COL$6,957 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (COL$10,622) | COL$5,239 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (COL$5,047) | COL$2,204 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.34 (COL$10,618) | COL$2,749 | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$46,769) | COL$34,752 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (COL$6,114) | COL$3,627 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (COL$6,761) | COL$2,198 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in United States is 170% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (COL$6,461,768) | COL$2,547,480 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,568 (COL$4,979,199) | COL$1,427,930 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (COL$563,358) | COL$316,350 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (COL$4,966,973) | COL$1,614,810 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (COL$3,556,267) | COL$933,706 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (COL$388,608) | COL$222,754 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (COL$151,992) | COL$72,646 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (COL$1,061,628) | COL$1,295,430 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (COL$375,144) | COL$295,619 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (COL$34,648) | COL$19,777 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (COL$71,262) | COL$10,682 | + 567% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (COL$150,013) | COL$171,359 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (COL$142,313) | COL$117,467 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (COL$270,794) | COL$251,342 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (COL$363,391) | COL$221,185 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 75% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,256 (COL$70,674,406) | COL$58,598,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (COL$2,432) | COL$2,421 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (COL$269,878) | COL$114,856 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 97% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$22,478) | COL$17,464 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (COL$59,791) | COL$18,832 | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (COL$352,807) | COL$96,765 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (COL$21,700) | COL$18,405 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (COL$11,143) | COL$12,726 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (COL$16,139) | COL$15,154 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (COL$10,936) | COL$6,234 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (COL$5,918) | COL$4,017 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (COL$65,068) | COL$17,432 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 134% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (COL$141,026) | COL$49,692 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (COL$78,890) | COL$23,831 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (COL$547,830) | COL$139,903 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (COL$250,365) | COL$96,842 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (COL$36,595) | COL$17,703 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (COL$15,431) | COL$5,907 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (COL$18,606) | COL$6,181 | + 201% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (COL$1,362,149) | COL$1,635,990 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (COL$1,025) | COL$242 | + 324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (COL$170,209) | COL$103,787 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (COL$25,347) | COL$5,210 | + 387% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3175.550
COP
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 98,187 prices entered by 14,259 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 120% more expensive than in Colombia
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