Cost of Living in Colombia
Summary of cost of living in Colombia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,033.7$ (7,463,197.5Col$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 565.3$ (2,074,355.3Col$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Colombia is, on average, 52.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Colombia is, on average, 71.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 19,174.38 Col$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120,000.00 Col$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 30,000.00 Col$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6,000.00 Col$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10,000.00 Col$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6,663.01 Col$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,924.59 Col$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2,624.11 Col$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4,628.13 Col$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5,117.88 Col$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2,203.89 Col$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 8,480.23 Col$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9,088.83 Col$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9,965.90 Col$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 14,113.63 Col$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,814.69 Col$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1,933.42 Col$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2,478.14 Col$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2,362.99 Col$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2,018.60 Col$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2,118.31 Col$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3,476.12 Col$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3,145.21 Col$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40,000.00 Col$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4,447.39 Col$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7,895.73 Col$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11,960.00 Col$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3,200.00 Col$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 160,000.00 Col$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6,500.00 Col$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 11,265.41 Col$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 29,000.00 Col$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 4,155.67 Col$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 75,500,000.00 Col$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 106,817,573.95 Col$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 352,302.48 Col$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 40,651.30 Col$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 98,516.52 Col$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 98,200.85 Col$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 53,785.16 Col$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18,000.00 Col$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,337,234.18 Col$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,680,988.00 Col$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 237,070.80 Col$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 165,870.52 Col$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 391,147.51 Col$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 330,849.35 Col$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,640,659.37 Col$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,277,429.14 Col$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,273,188.41 Col$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,327,594.75 Col$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 674,401.50 Col$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 432,073.14 Col$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,769,377.10 Col$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.24 | |
Prices in Colombia
This country had 2684 entries in the past 12 months by 303 different contributors.
Last update: 12 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 12 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Colombia
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Medellin | 36.1 | 15.0 | 26.5 | 36.6 | 31.4 | 40.5 | |
| Barranquilla | 35.4 | 9.4 | 23.5 | 32.7 | 37.2 | 41.8 | |
| Bogota | 34.7 | 13.3 | 24.9 | 36.5 | 30.5 | 41.1 | |
| Cali | 32.1 | 11.7 | 22.8 | 34.6 | 26.6 | 43.7 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Colombia:
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Cost of Living in Antioquia
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Cost of Living in Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
Cost of Living in Atlántico
Cost of Living in Bogotá, Distrito Capital
Cost of Living in Bolívar
Cost of Living in Boyacá
Cost of Living in Caldas
Cost of Living in Caquetá
Cost of Living in Casanare
Cost of Living in Cauca
Cost of Living in Cesar
Cost of Living in Chocó
Cost of Living in Cundinamarca
Cost of Living in Córdoba
Cost of Living in Guainía
Cost of Living in Guaviare
Cost of Living in Huila
Cost of Living in La Guajira
Cost of Living in Magdalena
Cost of Living in Meta
Cost of Living in Nariño
Cost of Living in Norte de Santander
Cost of Living in Putumayo
Cost of Living in Quindío
Cost of Living in RAP (Especial) Central
Cost of Living in RAP Gran Santander
Cost of Living in RAP Llanos
Cost of Living in Risaralda
Cost of Living in Santander
Cost of Living in South Carolina
Cost of Living in Sucre
Cost of Living in Tolima
Cost of Living in Valle del Cauca
Cost of Living in Vaupés
Cost of Living in Vichada
Cost of Living in Antioquia
Cost of Living in Arauca
Cost of Living in Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina
Cost of Living in Atlántico
Cost of Living in Bogotá, Distrito Capital
Cost of Living in Bolívar
Cost of Living in Boyacá
Cost of Living in Caldas
Cost of Living in Caquetá
Cost of Living in Casanare
Cost of Living in Cauca
Cost of Living in Cesar
Cost of Living in Chocó
Cost of Living in Cundinamarca
Cost of Living in Córdoba
Cost of Living in Guainía
Cost of Living in Guaviare
Cost of Living in Huila
Cost of Living in La Guajira
Cost of Living in Magdalena
Cost of Living in Meta
Cost of Living in Nariño
Cost of Living in Norte de Santander
Cost of Living in Putumayo
Cost of Living in Quindío
Cost of Living in RAP (Especial) Central
Cost of Living in RAP Gran Santander
Cost of Living in RAP Llanos
Cost of Living in Risaralda
Cost of Living in Santander
Cost of Living in South Carolina
Cost of Living in Sucre
Cost of Living in Tolima
Cost of Living in Valle del Cauca
Cost of Living in Vaupés
Cost of Living in Vichada
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