- Cost of Living
- United States
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 140% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (COL$44,150) | COL$12,739 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (COL$23,806) | COL$15,902 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (COL$14,127) | COL$7,832 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (COL$2,783) | COL$2,446 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (COL$10,006) | COL$4,903 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (COL$12,413) | COL$2,767 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (COL$19,544) | COL$7,303 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (COL$10,378) | COL$4,901 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (COL$5,029) | COL$2,159 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.66 (COL$11,424) | COL$2,822 | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$46,550) | COL$37,412 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (COL$6,020) | COL$3,587 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (COL$6,653) | COL$2,218 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in United States is 159% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (COL$6,402,585) | COL$2,572,550 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (COL$4,920,890) | COL$1,432,670 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (COL$553,804) | COL$311,184 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (COL$4,960,358) | COL$1,682,000 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,131 (COL$3,534,131) | COL$969,464 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (COL$370,919) | COL$215,041 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (COL$150,201) | COL$78,473 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (COL$1,026,184) | COL$1,254,460 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (COL$376,828) | COL$297,588 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (COL$33,758) | COL$17,748 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (COL$70,975) | COL$15,648 | + 354% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (COL$148,338) | COL$162,671 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (COL$140,532) | COL$124,821 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (COL$266,926) | COL$259,746 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (COL$358,979) | COL$221,100 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 74% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,427 (COL$70,082,941) | COL$56,756,100 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (COL$2,429) | COL$2,421 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (COL$265,720) | COL$115,872 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$22,186) | COL$19,904 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (COL$57,863) | COL$19,777 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (COL$344,707) | COL$100,504 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (COL$21,245) | COL$20,715 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (COL$10,878) | COL$13,052 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.17 (COL$16,150) | COL$15,543 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (COL$10,891) | COL$5,690 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (COL$5,857) | COL$4,452 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (COL$64,188) | COL$16,581 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 130% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (COL$141,073) | COL$49,106 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (COL$77,843) | COL$23,455 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (COL$547,279) | COL$150,732 | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (COL$247,245) | COL$99,985 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (COL$36,235) | COL$18,328 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (COL$15,302) | COL$6,068 | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (COL$18,592) | COL$5,679 | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $423 (COL$1,323,154) | COL$1,728,520 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (COL$1,142) | COL$274 | + 317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (COL$165,544) | COL$104,547 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (COL$24,614) | COL$5,482 | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,049 prices entered by 13,146 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 112% more expensive than in Colombia
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