Cost of Living in Colombia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Colombia
Address: CO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $508 (excluding rent), and $879 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,231 (excluding rent), and $1,878 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.38 COP 16.5K

$2.93 COP 11.0K

$9.74 COP 36.7K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$29.28 COP 110.2K

$17.08 COP 64.3K

$52.5 COP 197.5K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.06 COP 26.6K

$5.87 COP 22.1K

$9.41 COP 35.4K

Cappuccino

$1.55 COP 5,818

$0.71 COP 2,671

$2.83 COP 10.6K

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.94 COP 3,547

$0.75 COP 2,814

$1.49 COP 5,590

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.62 COP 2,320

$0.47 COP 1,767

$1.18 COP 4,455

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.22 COP 4,595

$0.74 COP 2,772

$2.44 COP 9,189

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.38 COP 8,953

$1.54 COP 5,808

$3.80 COP 14.3K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.09 COP 4,116

$0.78 COP 2,940

$1.63 COP 6,137

White Bread (500g)

$1.34 COP 5,051

$0.74 COP 2,785

$2.35 COP 8,839

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.17 COP 4,389

$0.64 COP 2,417

$1.92 COP 7,215

Eggs

$2.05 COP 7,712

$1.32 COP 4,971

$3.39 COP 12.8K

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.72 COP 17.8K

$2.48 COP 9,333

$8.69 COP 32.7K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.22 COP 19.6K

$2.44 COP 9,189

$7.82 COP 29.4K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.77 COP 29.2K

$4.16 COP 15.6K

$10.99 COP 41.4K

Apples (1kg)

$2.62 COP 9,876

$1.23 COP 4,614

$4.66 COP 17.5K

Banana (1kg)

$1.08 COP 4,075

$0.64 COP 2,422

$2.23 COP 8,381

Oranges (1kg)

$1.27 COP 4,784

$0.66 COP 2,502

$2.37 COP 8,905

Tomato (1kg)

$1.24 COP 4,654

$0.47 COP 1,787

$2.16 COP 8,117

Potato (1kg)

$1.09 COP 4,099

$0.49 COP 1,839

$1.97 COP 7,433

Onion (1kg)

$1.13 COP 4,261

$0.57 COP 2,149

$1.67 COP 6,299

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.80 COP 3,021

$0.49 COP 1,835

$1.23 COP 4,626

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.72 COP 2,722

$0.35 COP 1,324

$1.18 COP 4,451

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.52 COP 9,495

$2.14 COP 8,054

$3.33 COP 12.5K

Wine (Bottle)

$10.80 COP 40.7K

$5.39 COP 20.3K

$18.91 COP 71.2K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.13 COP 4,242

$0.75 COP 2,815

$1.69 COP 6,363

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.91 COP 7,200

$0.98 COP 3,676

$3.66 COP 13.8K

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.72 COP 2,708

$0.64 COP 2,412

$0.84 COP 3,154

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$38.99 COP 146.7K

$21.94 COP 82.6K

$51.2 COP 192.6K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.49 COP 5,601

$1.18 COP 4,430

$2.35 COP 8,859

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.67 COP 6,293

$1.20 COP 4,506

$2.39 COP 9,012

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.13 COP 26.8K

$3.56 COP 13.4K

$11.88 COP 44.7K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.02 COP 3,832

$0.94 COP 3,519

$1.06 COP 3,988

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$17.0K COP 63.8M

$14.5K COP 54.7M

$20.6K COP 77.5M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$26.3K COP 99.1M

$22.0K COP 82.9M

$30.8K COP 116.1M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$84.1 COP 316.4K

$48.29 COP 181.8K

$145 COP 545.2K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$9.49 COP 35.7K

$6.02 COP 22.6K

$15.65 COP 58.9K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$23.24 COP 87.5K

$15.53 COP 58.4K

$35.83 COP 134.9K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$22.92 COP 86.2K

$14.54 COP 54.7K

$36.35 COP 136.8K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.03 COP 45.3K

$7.13 COP 26.8K

$16.62 COP 62.5K

Cinema Ticket

$3.93 COP 14.8K

$2.95 COP 11.1K

$7.38 COP 27.8K

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$270 COP 1.0M

$148 COP 555.2K

$492 COP 1.9M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,891 COP 22.2M

$2,868 COP 10.8M

$10.0K COP 37.8M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$57.6 COP 216.9K

$24.32 COP 91.5K

$85.1 COP 320.3K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$38.15 COP 143.6K

$17.83 COP 67.1K

$59.4 COP 223.7K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$91.4 COP 344.1K

$60.2 COP 226.7K

$141 COP 529.6K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$79.1 COP 297.8K

$37.02 COP 139.3K

$148 COP 557.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$350 COP 1.3M

$217 COP 817.8K

$724 COP 2.7M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$296 COP 1.1M

$168 COP 633.5K

$481 COP 1.8M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$693 COP 2.6M

$392 COP 1.5M

$1,225 COP 4.6M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$540 COP 2.0M

$310 COP 1.2M

$953 COP 3.6M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,850 COP 7.0M

$1,043 COP 3.9M

$3,129 COP 11.8M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,210 COP 4.6M

$797 COP 3.0M

$1,914 COP 7.2M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$464 COP 1.7M

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

12.68

9.75

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 1, 2026

By City in Colombia

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Armenia	316926	39	$460	$780	$1,113	$1,710	251.13	282.52
2	Barranquilla	1327209	43	$506	$851	$1,210	$1,865	41.35	252.21
3	Bogota	8181047	48	$549	$963	$1,285	$2,050	182.75	274.03
4	Bucaramanga	581130	39	$460	$765	$1,074	$1,520	256.01	276.04
5	Buenaventura	365607	39	$448	$763	$1,125	$1,557	12.22	48.52
6	Cali	2568609	38	$481	$770	$1,205	$1,694	124.02	230.25
7	Cartagena	1028736	54	$609	$1,088	$1,677	$2,161	263.46	108.87
8	Cartago	135365	40	$419	$806	$1,266	$1,629	173.22	220.31
9	Cucuta	777106	36	$500	$725	$1,095	$1,547	101.78	222.52
10	Duitama	126670	36	$405	$727	$858	$1,438	106.13	218.83
11	Envigado	204399	40	$414	$797	$1,019	$1,597	272.94	217.09
12	Facatativá	124779	34	$428	$690	$892	$1,458	128.9	219.81
13	Florencia	-	39	$418	$762	$1,152	$1,548	214.37	157.55
14	Ibague	530000	30	$454	$584	$884	$1,229	18.53	248.19
15	Leticia	66000	39	$464	$790	$1,052	$1,593	296.59	35.42
16	Manizales	458442	37	$404	$733	$1,125	$1,436	15.57	267.2
17	Medellin	2486723	51	$568	$1,030	$1,371	$2,146	82.64	273.7
18	Minca	500	39	$450	$759	$1,076	$1,559	20.32	103.03
19	Monteria	454032	39	$511	$786	$1,230	$1,632	231.89	230.73
20	Neiva	-	36	$447	$707	$843	$1,440	33.08	213.82
21	Pasto	392930	39	$441	$763	$1,056	$1,533	111.39	251.32
22	Pereira	-	39	$446	$770	$1,081	$1,534	20.03	95.92
23	Popayan	318059	39	$457	$779	$933	$1,546	91.7	228.3
24	Rionegro	130000	41	$512	$840	$1,012	$2,014	76.03	160.47
25	Salento	9748	39	$443	$760	$1,053	$1,542	35.58	80.34
26	San Juan de Pasto	392930	36	$426	$739	$806	$1,337	32.92	251.32
27	Santa Marta	500000	53	$406	$1,069	$1,148	$1,758	168.79	220.42
28	Sincelejo	277773	33	$442	$665	$1,059	$1,337	147.98	57.78
29	Soledad	582156	49	$691	$979	$1,477	$1,946	36.12	204.69
30	Tunja	200000	36	$393	$704	$930	$1,427	28.49	118.62
31	Villavicencio	407977	30	$450	$594	$976	$1,423	29.24	271.88

Colombia Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Colombia - Frequently Asked Questions

Colombia offers a compelling mix of value and variety for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. In general, you can stretch a modest budget further in smaller cities or towns, while larger hubs like the capital and coastal hotspots present more options without pricing extremes. Dining locally, affordable public transport, and access to a range of housing options keep day-to-day costs reasonable compared with many Western cities. Cost of Living in Colombia is influenced by neighborhood choice, quality of internet, and how you structure your stay. Seasonal tourism patterns can affect crowds and prices in peak months. Tip: Start with a flexible, short-term setup to test value before long commitments.

Daily life centers on flexible routines: you can find short-term leases, shared housing, and plenty of coworking spaces in major cities. Reliable Wi-Fi and good public transport networks commonly support remote work. When searching for housing, target neighborhoods with safety, walkability, and nearby groceries; factor stairs or elevator access in older buildings. Food options span affordable local mercados to diverse cafes, with big savings when you choose local staples. For errands and transit, buses or metro lines connect most areas for a modest cost. Colombia living cost varies by city and neighborhood, so set a plan that prioritizes rent first, then utilities and food. Tip: create a monthly budget and test different routes before committing.

Quality of life in Colombia hinges on your pace and setting. Build a simple budgeting framework: divide your money by housing, food, transport, and leisure; set a buffer for surprises. In seasonality, plan around peak tourist periods that push short-term rents and service fees in popular areas, and look to quieter months for better deals. Neighborhood fit depends on your rhythm: think close to transit for commuting ease, or a buzzy area near coworking for networking. Embrace local markets, free or low-cost events, and safe pedestrian streets. Tip: test a few neighborhoods for a week each to see where you feel most productive and relaxed.