Cost of Living in Colombia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Colombia
Address: CO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $507 (excluding rent), and $881 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,243 (excluding rent), and $1,842 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.40 COP 16.2K

$2.94 COP 10.8K

$9.78 COP 35.9K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$29.46 COP 108.2K

$17.19 COP 63.1K

$52.8 COP 193.8K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.19 COP 26.4K

$5.98 COP 22.0K

$9.58 COP 35.2K

Cappuccino

$1.55 COP 5,704

$0.71 COP 2,619

$2.84 COP 10.4K

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

$0.91 COP 3,340

$0.72 COP 2,650

$1.43 COP 5,264

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.61 COP 2,254

$0.47 COP 1,717

$1.18 COP 4,328

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.18 COP 4,332

$0.71 COP 2,613

$2.36 COP 8,663

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.38 COP 8,733

$1.54 COP 5,666

$3.80 COP 14.0K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.14 COP 4,203

$0.82 COP 3,002

$1.71 COP 6,267

White Bread (500g)

$1.34 COP 4,934

$0.74 COP 2,721

$2.35 COP 8,634

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.20 COP 4,406

$0.66 COP 2,427

$1.97 COP 7,244

Eggs

$2.14 COP 7,842

$1.38 COP 5,055

$3.53 COP 13.0K

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.75 COP 17.4K

$2.49 COP 9,147

$8.73 COP 32.1K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.08 COP 18.6K

$2.38 COP 8,728

$7.61 COP 28.0K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.49 COP 27.5K

$4.01 COP 14.7K

$10.60 COP 38.9K

Apples (1kg)

$2.52 COP 9,258

$1.18 COP 4,325

$4.48 COP 16.4K

Banana (1kg)

$1.08 COP 3,968

$0.64 COP 2,358

$2.22 COP 8,161

Oranges (1kg)

$1.34 COP 4,904

$0.70 COP 2,565

$2.49 COP 9,130

Tomato (1kg)

$1.27 COP 4,656

$0.49 COP 1,788

$2.21 COP 8,121

Potato (1kg)

$1.09 COP 4,010

$0.49 COP 1,799

$1.98 COP 7,270

Onion (1kg)

$1.13 COP 4,162

$0.57 COP 2,099

$1.68 COP 6,152

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.80 COP 2,942

$0.49 COP 1,788

$1.23 COP 4,506

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.75 COP 2,755

$0.36 COP 1,340

$1.23 COP 4,504

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.60 COP 9,546

$2.21 COP 8,097

$3.43 COP 12.6K

Wine (Bottle)

$10.65 COP 39.1K

$4.79 COP 17.6K

$18.63 COP 68.4K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.09 COP 3,993

$0.72 COP 2,650

$1.63 COP 5,990

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.96 COP 7,184

$1.00 COP 3,667

$3.74 COP 13.7K

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.70 COP 2,575

$0.62 COP 2,293

$0.82 COP 2,998

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$38.83 COP 142.6K

$21.85 COP 80.2K

$51.0 COP 187.1K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.50 COP 5,492

$1.18 COP 4,343

$2.37 COP 8,686

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.70 COP 6,250

$1.22 COP 4,475

$2.44 COP 8,949

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.30 COP 26.8K

$3.64 COP 13.4K

$12.16 COP 44.6K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.02 COP 3,743

$0.94 COP 3,438

$1.06 COP 3,896

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

$17.0K COP 62.6M

$14.6K COP 53.6M

$20.7K COP 76.0M

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

$26.4K COP 97.0M

$22.1K COP 81.2M

$30.9K COP 113.6M

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

$82.9 COP 304.4K

$47.63 COP 174.9K

$143 COP 524.6K

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

$9.73 COP 35.7K

$6.17 COP 22.7K

$16.05 COP 58.9K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$24.02 COP 88.2K

$16.05 COP 58.9K

$37.04 COP 136.0K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$23.10 COP 84.8K

$14.65 COP 53.8K

$36.64 COP 134.5K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.44 COP 45.7K

$7.37 COP 27.1K

$17.19 COP 63.1K

Cinema Ticket

$3.91 COP 14.4K

$2.94 COP 10.8K

$7.35 COP 27.0K

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

$267 COP 980.4K

$146 COP 536.1K

$487 COP 1.8M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,073 COP 22.3M

$2,957 COP 10.9M

$10.3K COP 38.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$56.8 COP 208.5K

$23.96 COP 88.0K

$83.9 COP 307.9K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$38.54 COP 141.5K

$18.01 COP 66.1K

$60.0 COP 220.4K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$92.4 COP 339.4K

$60.9 COP 223.6K

$142 COP 522.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$76.1 COP 279.6K

$35.61 COP 130.8K

$142 COP 523.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$345 COP 1.3M

$214 COP 785.1K

$713 COP 2.6M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$295 COP 1.1M

$168 COP 616.7K

$480 COP 1.8M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$688 COP 2.5M

$389 COP 1.4M

$1,217 COP 4.5M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$558 COP 2.0M

$320 COP 1.2M

$984 COP 3.6M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,924 COP 7.1M

$1,084 COP 4.0M

$3,253 COP 11.9M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,229 COP 4.5M

$808 COP 3.0M

$1,884 COP 6.9M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$457 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: January 12, 2026

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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	$785	$1,080	$1,707	251.13	282.52
2	Barranquilla	1327209	43	$492	$870	$1,227	$1,828	41.35	252.21
3	Bogota	8181047	47	$529	$949	$1,304	$2,045	182.75	274.03
4	Bucaramanga	581130	39	$459	$764	$1,075	$1,512	256.01	276.04
5	Buenaventura	365607	39	$506	$762	$1,019	$1,571	12.22	48.52
6	Cali	2568609	38	$492	$743	$1,200	$1,652	124.02	230.25
7	Cartagena	1028736	55	$589	$1,090	$1,597	$2,184	263.46	108.87
8	Cartago	135365	40	$524	$776	$1,272	$1,662	173.22	220.31
9	Cucuta	777106	36	$519	$716	$1,019	$1,537	101.78	222.52
10	Duitama	126670	36	$349	$714	$829	$1,404	106.13	218.83
11	Envigado	204399	40	$514	$806	$980	$1,579	272.94	217.09
12	Facatativá	124779	34	$458	$678	$1,021	$1,498	128.9	219.81
13	Florencia	-	39	$491	$766	$908	$1,600	214.37	157.55
14	Ibague	530000	30	$396	$590	$899	$1,213	18.53	248.19
15	Leticia	66000	39	$427	$769	$937	$1,572	296.59	35.42
16	Manizales	458442	37	$499	$731	$958	$1,427	15.57	267.2
17	Medellin	2486723	51	$551	$1,029	$1,351	$2,192	82.64	273.7
18	Minca	500	39	$457	$765	$1,073	$1,562	20.32	103.03
19	Monteria	454032	39	$381	$771	$1,003	$1,621	231.89	230.73
20	Neiva	-	36	$444	$721	$984	$1,412	33.08	213.82
21	Pasto	392930	39	$444	$775	$1,060	$1,577	111.39	251.32
22	Pereira	-	39	$526	$766	$1,047	$1,499	20.03	95.92
23	Popayan	318059	39	$482	$767	$1,021	$1,573	91.7	228.3
24	Rionegro	130000	41	$416	$822	$1,062	$2,044	76.03	160.47
25	Salento	9748	39	$442	$754	$1,059	$1,576	35.58	80.34
26	San Juan de Pasto	392930	36	$364	$716	$963	$1,319	32.92	251.32
27	Santa Marta	500000	53	$404	$1,073	$884	$1,750	168.79	220.42
28	Sincelejo	277773	33	$475	$665	$1,120	$1,349	147.98	57.78
29	Soledad	582156	49	$575	$963	$1,280	$1,952	36.12	204.69
30	Tunja	200000	36	$406	$711	$971	$1,428	28.49	118.62
31	Villavicencio	407977	30	$399	$605	$1,163	$1,412	29.24	271.88

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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.