Cost of living in Colombia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,094 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,230 ($4.96) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,284 ($2.10) | $4.21 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,723 ($0.78) | $0.88 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,450 ($1.57) | $2.93 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,764 ($0.80) | $4.11 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,861 ($2.26) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,378 ($1.55) | $3.27 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,124 ($0.61) | $1.67 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,961 ($0.85) | $3.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,289 ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,259 ($1.23) | $1.97 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,183 ($0.63) | $2.00 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,555,390 ($735) | $2,192 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,216,670 ($350) | $1,539 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,630 ($65) | $177 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,515,040 ($436) | $1,526 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$826,967 ($238) | $1,112 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$152,672 ($44) | $108 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,603 ($21) | $49 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,197,280 ($344) | $270 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$336,163 ($97) | $127 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,968 ($5.46) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,227 ($2.94) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,331 ($47) | $47 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,669 ($30) | $43 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$245,159 ($71) | $87 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,424 ($61) | $108 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$61,825,600 ($17,782) | $23,490 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,404 ($0.69) | $0.64 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$128,903 ($37) | $75 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,899 ($4.57) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,693 ($3.94) | $16 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,336 ($23) | $111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,245 ($5.25) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,071 ($3.47) | $3.36 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,312 ($4.40) | $4.85 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,321 ($1.82) | $3.62 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,656 ($1.34) | $1.81 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,309 ($5.84) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,903 ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,485 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$92,064 ($26) | $211 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$97,340 ($28) | $78 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,885 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,422 ($2.13) | $4.96 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,527 ($1.01) | $5.73 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,804,180 ($519) | $412 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$192 ($0.06) | $0.45 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$120,913 ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,423 ($2.42) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 57% cheaper than in United States
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