Cost of living in Colombia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$16,861 ($5.01) | $14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,589 ($4.93) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,018 ($2.09) | $4.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,729 ($0.81) | $0.87 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,427 ($1.61) | $3.03 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,678 ($0.80) | $4.01 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,642 ($2.27) | $6 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,038 ($1.50) | $3.37 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,191 ($0.65) | $1.70 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,867 ($0.85) | $3.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,579 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,974 ($1.18) | $1.91 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,132 ($0.63) | $2.10 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,556,880 ($760) | $2,198 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,262,320 ($375) | $1,578 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$254,998 ($76) | $179 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,501,370 ($446) | $1,577 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$833,985 ($248) | $1,115 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$165,240 ($49) | $118 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$75,275 ($22) | $48 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,238,170 ($368) | $301 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,049 ($95) | $119 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,447 ($4.89) | $11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,031 ($4.76) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$157,861 ($47) | $48 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$98,579 ($29) | $43 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$244,525 ($73) | $86 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$204,643 ($61) | $111 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,607,800 ($17,413) | $22,777 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,062 ($0.91) | $0.76 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$121,435 ($36) | $80 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,408 ($4.28) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,815 ($5.89) | $19 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$78,331 ($23) | $110 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,226 ($5.42) | $6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,462 ($3.70) | $3.46 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,784 ($4.39) | $4.90 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,313 ($1.88) | $3.46 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,231 ($1.26) | $1.80 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,733 ($5.86) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,499 ($11) | $45 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,505 ($6) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$98,513 ($29) | $208 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$88,525 ($26) | $75 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,932 ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,838 ($2.03) | $4.85 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,155 ($1.23) | $5.75 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,688,940 ($502) | $406 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$194 ($0.06) | $0.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$111,133 ($33) | $53 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,498 ($1.93) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 55% cheaper than in United States
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