Cost of Living in Colombia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Colombia
Address: CO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $511 (excluding rent), and $891 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,247 (excluding rent), and $1,863 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.27 COP 15.5K

$2.85 COP 10.4K

$9.48 COP 34.5K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$29.20 COP 106.3K

$17.03 COP 62.0K

$52.3 COP 190.5K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.48 COP 27.2K

$6.23 COP 22.7K

$9.97 COP 36.3K

Cappuccino

$1.63 COP 5,933

$0.75 COP 2,724

$2.98 COP 10.9K

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

$0.88 COP 3,187

$0.69 COP 2,529

$1.38 COP 5,023

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.64 COP 2,335

$0.49 COP 1,779

$1.23 COP 4,484

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.18 COP 4,286

$0.71 COP 2,586

$2.36 COP 8,573

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.44 COP 8,869

$1.58 COP 5,754

$3.90 COP 14.2K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.15 COP 4,179

$0.82 COP 2,985

$1.71 COP 6,231

White Bread (500g)

$1.34 COP 4,866

$0.74 COP 2,683

$2.34 COP 8,515

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.20 COP 4,368

$0.66 COP 2,406

$1.97 COP 7,182

Eggs

$2.07 COP 7,525

$1.33 COP 4,850

$3.42 COP 12.4K

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.55 COP 16.6K

$2.39 COP 8,696

$8.37 COP 30.5K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.08 COP 18.5K

$2.38 COP 8,665

$7.62 COP 27.7K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.52 COP 27.4K

$4.02 COP 14.7K

$10.65 COP 38.8K

Apples (1kg)

$2.60 COP 9,481

$1.22 COP 4,429

$4.63 COP 16.8K

Banana (1kg)

$1.08 COP 3,917

$0.64 COP 2,328

$2.21 COP 8,056

Oranges (1kg)

$1.28 COP 4,656

$0.67 COP 2,435

$2.38 COP 8,667

Tomato (1kg)

$1.28 COP 4,643

$0.49 COP 1,783

$2.22 COP 8,097

Potato (1kg)

$1.09 COP 3,978

$0.49 COP 1,784

$1.98 COP 7,212

Onion (1kg)

$1.13 COP 4,131

$0.57 COP 2,083

$1.68 COP 6,106

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.77 COP 2,786

$0.46 COP 1,693

$1.17 COP 4,267

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.71 COP 2,577

$0.34 COP 1,254

$1.16 COP 4,214

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.59 COP 9,430

$2.20 COP 7,999

$3.42 COP 12.4K

Wine (Bottle)

$10.69 COP 38.9K

$5.33 COP 19.4K

$17.48 COP 63.6K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.08 COP 3,926

$0.72 COP 2,605

$1.62 COP 5,888

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.94 COP 7,070

$0.99 COP 3,609

$3.71 COP 13.5K

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.75 COP 2,744

$0.67 COP 2,444

$0.88 COP 3,195

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$38.93 COP 141.7K

$21.90 COP 79.7K

$51.1 COP 186.0K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.49 COP 5,415

$1.18 COP 4,282

$2.35 COP 8,564

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.68 COP 6,108

$1.20 COP 4,373

$2.40 COP 8,746

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.42 COP 27.0K

$3.70 COP 13.5K

$12.36 COP 45.0K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.97 COP 3,522

$0.89 COP 3,234

$1.01 COP 3,666

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

$16.7K COP 60.8M

$14.3K COP 52.1M

$20.3K COP 73.8M

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

$26.2K COP 95.3M

$21.9K COP 79.7M

$30.7K COP 111.6M

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

$85.4 COP 311.0K

$49.08 COP 178.7K

$147 COP 536.0K

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

$9.48 COP 34.5K

$6.01 COP 21.9K

$15.64 COP 56.9K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$23.49 COP 85.5K

$15.70 COP 57.1K

$36.23 COP 131.9K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$22.81 COP 83.0K

$14.47 COP 52.7K

$36.19 COP 131.8K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.29 COP 44.7K

$7.28 COP 26.5K

$16.97 COP 61.8K

Cinema Ticket

$3.84 COP 14.0K

$2.89 COP 10.5K

$7.21 COP 26.3K

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

$269 COP 979.2K

$147 COP 535.5K

$490 COP 1.8M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,057 COP 22.0M

$2,949 COP 10.7M

$10.3K COP 37.6M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$58.0 COP 211.0K

$24.46 COP 89.0K

$85.6 COP 311.6K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$38.34 COP 139.6K

$17.91 COP 65.2K

$59.7 COP 217.4K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.4 COP 340.0K

$61.5 COP 224.0K

$144 COP 523.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$79.0 COP 287.4K

$36.93 COP 134.4K

$148 COP 537.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$347 COP 1.3M

$216 COP 784.8K

$719 COP 2.6M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$300 COP 1.1M

$171 COP 621.2K

$488 COP 1.8M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$687 COP 2.5M

$388 COP 1.4M

$1,214 COP 4.4M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$548 COP 2.0M

$314 COP 1.1M

$966 COP 3.5M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,951 COP 7.1M

$1,137 COP 4.1M

$3,250 COP 11.8M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,264 COP 4.6M

$815 COP 3.0M

$1,956 COP 7.1M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$485 COP 1.8M

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 31, 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	$485	$786	$1,030	$1,725	251.13	282.52
2	Barranquilla	1327209	43	$504	$875	$1,231	$1,814	41.35	252.21
3	Bogota	8181047	48	$531	$950	$1,322	$2,053	182.75	274.03
4	Bucaramanga	581130	39	$452	$778	$1,083	$1,494	256.01	276.04
5	Buenaventura	365607	39	$479	$756	$964	$1,547	12.22	48.52
6	Cali	2568609	38	$482	$756	$1,182	$1,700	124.02	230.25
7	Cartagena	1028736	55	$700	$1,100	$1,352	$2,169	263.46	108.87
8	Cartago	135365	40	$518	$781	$1,245	$1,682	173.22	220.31
9	Cucuta	777106	36	$395	$718	$1,109	$1,547	101.78	222.52
10	Duitama	126670	36	$378	$730	$868	$1,432	106.13	218.83
11	Envigado	204399	40	$461	$779	$1,103	$1,585	272.94	217.09
12	Facatativá	124779	34	$373	$678	$892	$1,457	128.9	219.81
13	Florencia	-	39	$416	$781	$986	$1,569	214.37	157.55
14	Ibague	530000	30	$363	$584	$971	$1,224	18.53	248.19
15	Leticia	66000	39	$501	$765	$930	$1,573	296.59	35.42
16	Manizales	458442	37	$473	$744	$1,074	$1,433	15.57	267.2
17	Medellin	2486723	51	$551	$1,005	$1,353	$2,145	82.64	273.7
18	Minca	500	39	$457	$783	$1,082	$1,589	20.32	103.03
19	Monteria	454032	39	$494	$770	$1,011	$1,610	231.89	230.73
20	Neiva	-	36	$414	$709	$1,035	$1,440	33.08	213.82
21	Pasto	392930	39	$444	$771	$1,076	$1,546	111.39	251.32
22	Pereira	-	39	$541	$769	$1,043	$1,493	20.03	95.92
23	Popayan	318059	38	$451	$757	$1,209	$1,598	91.7	228.3
24	Rionegro	130000	41	$453	$825	$1,140	$2,090	76.03	160.47
25	Salento	9748	39	$445	$764	$1,049	$1,553	35.58	80.34
26	San Juan de Pasto	392930	36	$445	$736	$1,084	$1,317	32.92	251.32
27	Santa Marta	500000	53	$464	$1,042	$1,097	$1,809	168.79	220.42
28	Sincelejo	277773	33	$406	$664	$994	$1,349	147.98	57.78
29	Soledad	582156	49	$592	$955	$1,166	$1,919	36.12	204.69
30	Tunja	200000	36	$349	$710	$963	$1,409	28.49	118.62
31	Villavicencio	407977	30	$447	$593	$955	$1,449	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.