Cost of living in Colombia compared to United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$27,238 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$19,513 ($4.97) | $9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,155 ($2.08) | $4.60 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,888 ($0.73) | $0.90 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$6,493 ($1.65) | $2.92 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,860 ($0.73) | $4.25 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,129 ($2.32) | $6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,949 ($1.51) | $3.87 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,550 ($0.65) | $2.00 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,085 ($0.78) | $2.93 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,621 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,519 ($1.15) | $2.06 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,342 ($0.60) | $2.41 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,615,750 ($666) | $2,377 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,276,150 ($325) | $1,830 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$246,681 ($63) | $189 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,387,490 ($353) | $1,665 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$796,841 ($203) | $1,270 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$159,918 ($41) | $127 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$64,708 ($16) | $56 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,284,520 ($327) | $283 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,449 ($91) | $130 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,292 ($4.65) | $11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,424 ($3.16) | $24 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$191,309 ($49) | $48 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$111,818 ($28) | $42 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$276,736 ($70) | $87 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$215,437 ($55) | $109 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,769,000 ($16,226) | $23,800 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,040 ($0.77) | $0.84 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$134,089 ($34) | $75 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,030 ($3.57) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,687 ($3.48) | $18 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$86,109 ($22) | $106 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,479 ($3.94) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,530 ($3.19) | $3.90 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,004 ($4.07) | $5.24 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,085 ($1.55) | $3.91 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,875 ($1.24) | $1.92 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$23,812 ($6) | $23 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,576 ($9) | $49 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,069 ($6) | $26 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,949 ($22) | $166 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,299 ($25) | $77 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,589 ($6) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,241 ($2.10) | $4.82 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,749 ($0.95) | $5.84 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,006,570 ($511) | $448 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$222 ($0.06) | $0.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$123,100 ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,953 ($2.02) | $9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in United States
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