Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and Paraguay Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and Paraguay

😐 Solo nomad: Colombia is 16.8% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 17.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Colombia is 18% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 24.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.38 COP 16.5K
$4.44 ₲28.7K
-1.35%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.28 COP 110.2K
$22.51 ₲145.8K
30.08%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.06 COP 26.6K
$4.45 ₲28.8K
58.65%
Cappuccino
$1.55 COP 5,817
$1.81 ₲11.7K
-14.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.94 COP 3,546
$0.91 ₲5,906
3.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.62 COP 2,319
$0.46 ₲2,985
34.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.22 COP 4,594
$1.41 ₲9,161
-13.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.38 COP 8,951
$1.93 ₲12.5K
23.32%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 COP 4,115
$0.86 ₲5,581
26.74%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 COP 5,050
$0.85 ₲5,505
57.65%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 COP 4,388
$0.95 ₲6,133
23.16%
Eggs
$2.05 COP 7,711
$1.70 ₲11.0K
20.59%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.72 COP 17.8K
$6.39 ₲41.4K
-26.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.22 COP 19.6K
$3.04 ₲19.7K
71.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.77 COP 29.2K
$6.26 ₲40.6K
24.12%
Apples (1kg)
$2.62 COP 9,875
$2.02 ₲13.1K
29.70%
Banana (1kg)
$1.08 COP 4,074
$0.79 ₲5,102
36.71%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.27 COP 4,783
$0.84 ₲5,429
51.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.24 COP 4,653
$1.68 ₲10.9K
-26.19%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 COP 4,099
$0.99 ₲6,416
10.10%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 COP 4,260
$0.97 ₲6,309
16.49%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.80 COP 3,020
$0.56 ₲3,598
42.86%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 COP 2,722
$0.51 ₲3,330
41.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.52 COP 9,494
$1.40 ₲9,048
80.00%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.80 COP 40.7K
$5.81 ₲37.6K
85.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.13 COP 4,241
$0.68 ₲4,386
66.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.91 COP 7,199
$1.31 ₲8,466
45.80%
🚌 Getting Around
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.72 COP 2,708
$0.45 ₲2,889
60.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$38.99 COP 146.7K
$32.66 ₲211.6K
19.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.49 COP 5,600
$0.79 ₲5,141
88.61%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.67 COP 6,292
$1.28 ₲8,264
30.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.13 COP 26.8K
$6.41 ₲41.5K
11.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 3,831
$0.94 ₲6,111
8.51%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.0K COP 63.8M
$14.0K ₲90.7M
21.02%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K COP 99.1M
$24.1K ₲156.2M
9.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$84.1 COP 316.3K
$42.11 ₲272.8K
99.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.49 COP 35.7K
$13.61 ₲88.2K
-30.27%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.24 COP 87.4K
$15.56 ₲100.8K
49.36%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.92 COP 86.2K
$25.34 ₲164.2K
-9.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.03 COP 45.3K
$12.30 ₲79.7K
-2.20%
Cinema Ticket
$3.93 COP 14.8K
$4.93 ₲31.9K
-20.28%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$270 COP 1.0M
$150 ₲973.5K
79.50%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,891 COP 22.2M
$3,269 ₲21.2M
80.20%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.6 COP 216.9K
$48.78 ₲316.0K
18.14%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.15 COP 143.6K
$36.69 ₲237.7K
3.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.4 COP 344.1K
$74.1 ₲479.8K
23.45%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.1 COP 297.8K
$55.0 ₲355.9K
44.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$350 COP 1.3M
$379 ₲2.5M
-7.71%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$296 COP 1.1M
$283 ₲1.8M
4.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$693 COP 2.6M
$636 ₲4.1M
8.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$540 COP 2.0M
$427 ₲2.8M
26.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,850 COP 7.0M
$1,670 ₲10.8M
10.80%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,210 COP 4.6M
$1,247 ₲8.1M
-2.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Colombia
Paraguay
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$464 COP 1.7M
$545 ₲3.5M
-14.83%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.68
9.94
27.57%

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Last update for Colombia: March 1, 2026

Last update for Paraguay: March 3, 2026

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