Cost of living in Colombia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,316 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,062 ($4.98) | $10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,494 ($2.27) | $5.84 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,135 ($0.89) | $1.08 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,324 ($2.01) | $4.57 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,240 ($0.92) | $4.59 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,440 ($2.47) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,683 ($1.66) | $4.22 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,917 ($0.85) | $2.18 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,916 ($0.85) | $3.28 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,196 ($11) | $16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,664 ($1.22) | $2.54 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,955 ($0.64) | $2.85 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,849,990 ($616) | $2,840 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,572,310 ($340) | $2,105 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$309,623 ($67) | $215 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,745,190 ($377) | $1,989 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,083,010 ($234) | $1,461 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$184,893 ($40) | $148 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,594 ($17) | $59 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,469,290 ($317) | $290 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$455,723 ($98) | $123 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,499 ($4.64) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,001 ($3.67) | $32 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$199,598 ($43) | $53 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,658 ($27) | $48 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,781 ($70) | $94 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$237,737 ($51) | $121 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,209,500 ($14,085) | $27,034 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,122 ($0.67) | $1.14 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,355 ($30) | $78 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,143 ($3.70) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,158 ($4.79) | $23 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,021 ($22) | $136 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 ($4.20) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,343 ($2.67) | $4.61 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,724 ($3.61) | $5.72 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,403 ($1.60) | $4.66 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,807 ($1.25) | $2.14 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,224 ($5.66) | $27 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Colombia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,747 ($9) | $53 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,278 ($6) | $28 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 ($26) | $195 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,482 ($24) | $92 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,614 ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,576 ($2.07) | $5.54 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,562 ($0.99) | $7 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 ($571) | $524 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,330 ($26) | $57 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,193 ($1.77) | $10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 66% cheaper than in United States
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