Cost of Living in Colombia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Colombia
Address: CO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $498 (excluding rent), and $872 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,205 (excluding rent), and $1,859 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.29 COP 15.9K

$2.86 COP 10.6K

$9.53 COP 35.3K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$29.52 COP 109.2K

$17.22 COP 63.7K

$52.9 COP 195.7K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.12 COP 26.3K

$5.93 COP 21.9K

$9.49 COP 35.1K

Cappuccino

$1.56 COP 5,771

$0.72 COP 2,649

$2.85 COP 10.6K

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

$0.94 COP 3,461

$0.74 COP 2,746

$1.47 COP 5,455

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.65 COP 2,407

$0.50 COP 1,834

$1.25 COP 4,624

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.23 COP 4,536

$0.74 COP 2,736

$2.45 COP 9,072

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.45 COP 9,047

$1.59 COP 5,869

$3.91 COP 14.5K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.15 COP 4,258

$0.82 COP 3,042

$1.72 COP 6,349

White Bread (500g)

$1.37 COP 5,078

$0.76 COP 2,801

$2.40 COP 8,887

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.15 COP 4,261

$0.63 COP 2,347

$1.89 COP 7,005

Eggs

$2.05 COP 7,577

$1.32 COP 4,884

$3.39 COP 12.5K

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.70 COP 17.4K

$2.47 COP 9,134

$8.65 COP 32.0K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.21 COP 19.3K

$2.44 COP 9,028

$7.81 COP 28.9K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.81 COP 28.9K

$4.18 COP 15.5K

$11.05 COP 40.9K

Apples (1kg)

$2.55 COP 9,435

$1.19 COP 4,408

$4.53 COP 16.8K

Banana (1kg)

$1.03 COP 3,829

$0.62 COP 2,276

$2.13 COP 7,875

Oranges (1kg)

$1.28 COP 4,732

$0.67 COP 2,475

$2.38 COP 8,809

Tomato (1kg)

$1.28 COP 4,746

$0.49 COP 1,822

$2.24 COP 8,276

Potato (1kg)

$1.09 COP 4,042

$0.49 COP 1,813

$1.98 COP 7,329

Onion (1kg)

$1.18 COP 4,370

$0.60 COP 2,204

$1.75 COP 6,460

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.76 COP 2,814

$0.46 COP 1,710

$1.17 COP 4,311

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.76 COP 2,804

$0.37 COP 1,364

$1.24 COP 4,584

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.49 COP 9,227

$2.12 COP 7,827

$3.29 COP 12.2K

Wine (Bottle)

$10.47 COP 38.7K

$5.22 COP 19.3K

$18.32 COP 67.8K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.09 COP 4,017

$0.72 COP 2,666

$1.63 COP 6,026

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.86 COP 6,880

$0.95 COP 3,513

$3.55 COP 13.1K

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.77 COP 2,832

$0.68 COP 2,522

$0.89 COP 3,297

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$38.72 COP 143.3K

$21.78 COP 80.6K

$50.8 COP 188.0K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.56 COP 5,776

$1.23 COP 4,568

$2.47 COP 9,136

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.72 COP 6,358

$1.23 COP 4,552

$2.46 COP 9,105

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.10 COP 26.3K

$3.55 COP 13.1K

$11.83 COP 43.8K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.97 COP 3,587

$0.89 COP 3,294

$1.01 COP 3,733

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

$17.2K COP 63.6M

$14.7K COP 54.5M

$20.9K COP 77.2M

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

$25.9K COP 95.9M

$21.7K COP 80.2M

$30.4K COP 112.3M

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

$83.4 COP 308.5K

$47.90 COP 177.2K

$144 COP 531.6K

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

$9.31 COP 34.4K

$5.90 COP 21.8K

$15.36 COP 56.8K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$23.32 COP 86.3K

$15.58 COP 57.6K

$35.96 COP 133.0K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$23.03 COP 85.2K

$14.62 COP 54.1K

$36.54 COP 135.2K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.17 COP 45.0K

$7.21 COP 26.7K

$16.81 COP 62.2K

Cinema Ticket

$3.85 COP 14.3K

$2.90 COP 10.7K

$7.24 COP 26.8K

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

$267 COP 989.5K

$146 COP 541.1K

$487 COP 1.8M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,873 COP 21.7M

$2,859 COP 10.6M

$10.0K COP 37.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$57.2 COP 211.5K

$24.13 COP 89.3K

$84.4 COP 312.4K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$38.14 COP 141.1K

$17.82 COP 65.9K

$59.4 COP 219.8K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$92.2 COP 341.1K

$60.8 COP 224.8K

$142 COP 525.0K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$77.7 COP 287.3K

$36.32 COP 134.4K

$145 COP 537.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$346 COP 1.3M

$215 COP 794.6K

$716 COP 2.6M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$292 COP 1.1M

$166 COP 615.2K

$475 COP 1.8M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$678 COP 2.5M

$384 COP 1.4M

$1,198 COP 4.4M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$552 COP 2.0M

$317 COP 1.2M

$974 COP 3.6M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,868 COP 6.9M

$1,053 COP 3.9M

$3,159 COP 11.7M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,200 COP 4.4M

$791 COP 2.9M

$1,898 COP 7.0M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$476 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: March 9, 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	$479	$766	$1,013	$1,742	251.13	282.52
2	Barranquilla	1327209	43	$507	$859	$1,218	$1,808	41.35	252.21
3	Bogota	8181047	48	$534	$937	$1,302	$2,029	182.75	274.03
4	Bucaramanga	581130	39	$453	$772	$1,090	$1,492	256.01	276.04
5	Buenaventura	365607	39	$481	$772	$1,007	$1,546	12.22	48.52
6	Cali	2568609	38	$486	$747	$1,211	$1,652	124.02	230.25
7	Cartagena	1028736	54	$631	$1,096	$1,732	$2,135	263.46	108.87
8	Cartago	135365	40	$495	$785	$994	$1,640	173.22	220.31
9	Cucuta	777106	36	$432	$721	$1,232	$1,559	101.78	222.52
10	Duitama	126670	36	$445	$708	$1,060	$1,407	106.13	218.83
11	Envigado	204399	40	$446	$802	$915	$1,630	272.94	217.09
12	Facatativá	124779	34	$463	$685	$931	$1,485	128.9	219.81
13	Florencia	-	39	$497	$783	$988	$1,565	214.37	157.55
14	Ibague	530000	30	$356	$585	$859	$1,209	18.53	248.19
15	Leticia	66000	39	$440	$783	$1,170	$1,597	296.59	35.42
16	Manizales	458442	37	$464	$733	$1,186	$1,419	15.57	267.2
17	Medellin	2486723	51	$554	$1,029	$1,382	$2,119	82.64	273.7
18	Minca	500	39	$450	$784	$1,071	$1,537	20.32	103.03
19	Monteria	454032	39	$504	$772	$1,074	$1,601	231.89	230.73
20	Neiva	-	36	$369	$718	$954	$1,414	33.08	213.82
21	Pasto	392930	39	$445	$770	$1,083	$1,560	111.39	251.32
22	Pereira	-	39	$551	$764	$1,239	$1,504	20.03	95.92
23	Popayan	318059	39	$388	$774	$1,007	$1,578	91.7	228.3
24	Rionegro	130000	41	$437	$811	$1,110	$2,087	76.03	160.47
25	Salento	9748	39	$454	$755	$1,053	$1,541	35.58	80.34
26	San Juan de Pasto	392930	36	$374	$717	$809	$1,338	32.92	251.32
27	Santa Marta	500000	53	$378	$1,049	$938	$1,778	168.79	220.42
28	Sincelejo	277773	33	$461	$663	$1,005	$1,346	147.98	57.78
29	Soledad	582156	49	$593	$968	$1,200	$1,953	36.12	204.69
30	Tunja	200000	36	$369	$716	$894	$1,420	28.49	118.62
31	Villavicencio	407977	30	$425	$609	$1,092	$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.