Cost of living in Colombia compared to United States
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,245 ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$28,284 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,041 ($2.68) | $5.50 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,964 ($1.20) | $1.07 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,932 ($2.41) | $4.97 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,268 ($1.04) | $4.44 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,499 ($3.52) | $7 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,892 ($2.40) | $3.79 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,549 ($1.10) | $1.98 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,335 ($1.05) | $3.97 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,767 ($12) | $18 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,220 ($1.75) | $2.89 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 ($0.90) | $2.61 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,535,700 ($858) | $2,773 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,061,300 ($500) | $2,031 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$347,836 ($84) | $226 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,953,140 ($474) | $2,068 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,174,770 ($285) | $1,456 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$243,886 ($59) | $168 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,651 ($17) | $59 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,370,250 ($333) | $248 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$421,053 ($102) | $148 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,942 ($5.81) | $15 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,010 ($3.64) | $34 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$237,730 ($58) | $55 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$127,003 ($31) | $51 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$375,289 ($91) | $105 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$294,606 ($72) | $139 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,823,000 ($17,919) | $30,497 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,164 ($1.01) | $0.93 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$146,829 ($36) | $78 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,777 ($5.04) | $9 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$26,522 ($6) | $22 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$112,005 ($27) | $155 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$27,214 ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,740 ($3.58) | $5.26 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,415 ($4.71) | $7 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,304 ($2.02) | $5.05 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$7,310 ($1.77) | $2.43 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,991 ($8) | $30 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$63,880 ($16) | $61 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,685 ($7) | $29 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,270 ($30) | $216 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$142,139 ($35) | $103 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$35,937 ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,413 ($2.53) | $6 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,869 ($1.42) | $7 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,572,560 ($624) | $491 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$263 ($0.06) | $0.55 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$139,619 ($34) | $63 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,115 ($2.21) | $11 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 61% cheaper than in United States
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