Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and Canada Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and Canada

🙂 Solo nomad: Colombia is 53.2% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 63.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Colombia is 53.8% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 59.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Colombia
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.31 COP 15.5K
$18.25 CA$25.01
-76.38%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$28.99 COP 104.4K
$72.9 CA$99.8
-60.21%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.10 COP 25.6K
$11.06 CA$15.16
-35.80%
Cappuccino
$1.57 COP 5,640
$3.72 CA$5.10
-57.80%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 COP 3,157
$2.17 CA$2.97
-59.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 COP 2,330
$1.67 CA$2.29
-61.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.24 COP 4,468
$6.01 CA$8.24
-79.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.47 COP 8,908
$6.06 CA$8.30
-59.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Colombia
Canada
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.11 COP 3,990
$2.31 CA$3.17
-51.95%
White Bread (500g)
$1.39 COP 4,989
$2.65 CA$3.63
-47.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.15 COP 4,137
$3.60 CA$4.93
-68.06%
Eggs
$2.08 COP 7,479
$3.57 CA$4.89
-41.74%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.55 COP 16.4K
$11.60 CA$15.89
-60.78%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.15 COP 18.5K
$12.44 CA$17.04
-58.60%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.84 COP 28.2K
$15.25 CA$20.89
-48.59%
Apples (1kg)
$2.58 COP 9,287
$4.33 CA$5.94
-40.42%
Banana (1kg)
$1.03 COP 3,725
$1.45 CA$1.99
-28.97%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.28 COP 4,622
$3.78 CA$5.18
-66.14%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.29 COP 4,632
$4.21 CA$5.77
-69.36%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 COP 3,932
$2.69 CA$3.68
-59.48%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 COP 4,055
$2.75 CA$3.77
-58.91%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.76 COP 2,751
$2.52 CA$3.45
-69.84%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 COP 2,786
$1.86 CA$2.54
-58.60%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.50 COP 8,997
$14.70 CA$20.14
-82.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.12 COP 40.0K
$13.06 CA$17.90
-14.85%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.07 COP 3,864
$3.00 CA$4.10
-64.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.85 COP 6,654
$3.37 CA$4.61
-45.10%
🚌 Getting Around
Colombia
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.70 COP 2,503
$2.62 CA$3.59
-73.28%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$38.18 COP 137.5K
$75.5 CA$103
-49.46%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.49 COP 5,380
$3.50 CA$4.79
-57.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.67 COP 5,999
$1.49 CA$2.04
12.08%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.37 COP 26.5K
$28.59 CA$39.17
-74.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 3,690
$1.15 CA$1.58
-11.30%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.0K COP 61.2M
$24.8K CA$33.9K
-31.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.0K COP 93.6M
$20.9K CA$28.6K
24.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Colombia
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$85.8 COP 308.8K
$152 CA$208
-43.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.79 COP 35.2K
$45.94 CA$62.9
-78.69%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.47 COP 84.5K
$64.0 CA$87.7
-63.33%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Colombia
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.57 COP 81.3K
$42.93 CA$58.8
-47.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.51 COP 45.1K
$17.73 CA$24.29
-29.44%
Cinema Ticket
$3.82 COP 13.8K
$11.48 CA$15.72
-66.72%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Colombia
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$262 COP 941.6K
$810 CA$1,110
-67.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,049 COP 21.8M
$12.3K CA$16.8K
-50.82%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Colombia
Canada
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.1 COP 209.2K
$55.5 CA$76.0
4.80%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.46 COP 142.1K
$41.89 CA$57.4
-5.80%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.6 COP 329.9K
$90.1 CA$123
1.75%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.3 COP 278.3K
$106 CA$146
-27.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Colombia
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$346 COP 1.2M
$1,340 CA$1,836
-74.20%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$294 COP 1.1M
$1,217 CA$1,668
-75.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$691 COP 2.5M
$2,186 CA$2,995
-68.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$540 COP 1.9M
$1,828 CA$2,505
-70.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,905 COP 6.9M
$4,863 CA$6,663
-60.83%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,231 COP 4.4M
$3,966 CA$5,434
-68.97%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Colombia
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$496 COP 1.8M
$3,042 CA$4,167
-83.70%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.68
6.33
100.32%

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

Last update for Colombia: April 13, 2026

Last update for Canada: April 11, 2026

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