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Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Colombia is 56.2% cheaper than United States without rent, and 68.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Colombia is 55.8% cheaper than United States without rent, and 65.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Colombia
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.40 COP 16.2K
$20.22 $20.22
-78.24%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.46 COP 108.2K
$75.7 $75.7
-61.07%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.19 COP 26.4K
$11.47 $11.47
-37.31%
Cappuccino
$1.55 COP 5,704
$5.13 $5.13
-69.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 COP 3,340
$2.61 $2.61
-65.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 COP 2,254
$2.14 $2.14
-71.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.18 COP 4,332
$6.17 $6.17
-80.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.38 COP 8,733
$7.07 $7.07
-66.34%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Colombia
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.14 COP 4,203
$1.08 $1.08
5.56%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 COP 4,934
$3.74 $3.74
-64.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.20 COP 4,406
$4.57 $4.57
-73.74%
Eggs
$2.14 COP 7,842
$4.20 $4.20
-49.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.75 COP 17.4K
$13.02 $13.02
-63.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.08 COP 18.6K
$12.18 $12.18
-58.29%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.49 COP 27.5K
$16.14 $16.14
-53.59%
Apples (1kg)
$2.52 COP 9,258
$5.31 $5.31
-52.54%
Banana (1kg)
$1.08 COP 3,968
$1.72 $1.72
-37.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.34 COP 4,904
$4.59 $4.59
-70.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.27 COP 4,656
$4.96 $4.96
-74.40%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 COP 4,010
$3.00 $3.00
-63.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 COP 4,162
$3.04 $3.04
-62.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.80 COP 2,942
$2.18 $2.18
-63.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 COP 2,755
$2.19 $2.19
-65.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.60 COP 9,546
$10.16 $10.16
-74.41%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.65 COP 39.1K
$15.16 $15.16
-29.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 COP 3,993
$1.99 $1.99
-45.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 COP 7,184
$3.71 $3.71
-47.17%
🚌 Getting Around
Colombia
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.70 COP 2,575
$2.48 $2.48
-71.77%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$38.83 COP 142.6K
$63.9 $63.9
-39.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.50 COP 5,492
$3.69 $3.69
-59.35%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.70 COP 6,250
$1.76 $1.76
-3.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.30 COP 26.8K
$30.06 $30.06
-75.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 3,743
$0.96 $0.96
6.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.0K COP 62.6M
$30.2K $30.2K
-43.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K COP 97.0M
$26.3K $26.3K
0.45%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Colombia
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 COP 304.4K
$207 $207
-60.00%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.73 COP 35.7K
$57.0 $57.0
-82.94%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.02 COP 88.2K
$71.5 $71.5
-66.40%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Colombia
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.10 COP 84.8K
$45.91 $45.91
-49.68%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.44 COP 45.7K
$22.25 $22.25
-44.09%
Cinema Ticket
$3.91 COP 14.4K
$14.13 $14.13
-72.33%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Colombia
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$267 COP 980.4K
$1,385 $1,385
-80.72%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,073 COP 22.3M
$22.2K $22.2K
-72.66%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Colombia
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.8 COP 208.5K
$52.1 $52.1
8.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.54 COP 141.5K
$42.53 $42.53
-9.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$92.4 COP 339.4K
$89.9 $89.9
2.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.1 COP 279.6K
$114 $114
-33.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Colombia
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$345 COP 1.3M
$1,743 $1,743
-80.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$295 COP 1.1M
$1,422 $1,422
-79.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$688 COP 2.5M
$2,821 $2,821
-75.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$558 COP 2.0M
$2,370 $2,370
-76.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,924 COP 7.1M
$3,338 $3,338
-42.36%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,229 COP 4.5M
$2,615 $2,615
-53.02%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Colombia
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$457 COP 1.7M
$4,230 $4,230
-89.21%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.68
6.51
94.78%

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

Last update for Colombia: January 12, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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