Cost of Living in Colombia
Summary of cost of living in Colombia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 39,478.4Kč (7,528,751.1Col$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 11,331.7Kč (2,161,027.2Col$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Colombia is, on average, 57.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Colombia is, on average, 77.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 104.87 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 629.24 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 157.31 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 26.22 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 52.44 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 34.30 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 19.82 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.67 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 92.77 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 27.43 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 11.46 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 46.17 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 45.20 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 51.13 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 76.34 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 25.64 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 10.38 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.83 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 12.44 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.44 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 11.32 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 17.18 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.10 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 209.75 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 24.04 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 41.25 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 55.40 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.73 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 838.99 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 33.04 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 59.07 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 157.31 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 79.79 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 367,057.82 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 569,527.26 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,806.70 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 204.35 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 511.04 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 495.81 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 262.19 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 94.39 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,582.72 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 129,238.02 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,227.98 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 827.56 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,957.29 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,658.55 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,846.36 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,495.06 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 14,936.44 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 12,061.76 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,153.64 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,430.90 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,613.66 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.75 |
Prices in Colombia
This country had 4539 entries in the past 12 months by 461 different contributors.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 | 29.9 | 11.5 | 21.7 | 31.4 | 26.1 | 41.8 | |
| Bogota | 28.5 | 10.3 | 20.4 | 30.4 | 24.7 | 36.7 | |
| Cali | 27.4 | 6.7 | 18.2 | 29.9 | 22.1 | 44.0 |
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