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

🙂 Solo nomad: Colombia is 55.8% cheaper than United States without rent, and 69.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Colombia is 55.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 66.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Colombia
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.23 COP 17.6K
$20.33 $20.33
-79.19%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.52 COP 123.1K
$74.4 $74.4
-60.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.42 COP 30.9K
$11.49 $11.49
-35.42%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,789
$5.09 $5.09
-67.98%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.96 COP 4,005
$2.54 $2.54
-62.20%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 COP 2,740
$2.11 $2.11
-68.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.19 COP 4,955
$6.09 $6.09
-80.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.45 COP 10.2K
$7.1 $7.1
-65.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Colombia
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.15 COP 4,784
$1.08 $1.08
6.48%
White Bread (500g)
$1.4 COP 5,828
$3.7 $3.7
-62.16%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.15 COP 4,774
$4.65 $4.65
-75.27%
Eggs
$2.07 COP 8,648
$4.21 $4.21
-50.83%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.51 COP 18.8K
$12.75 $12.75
-64.63%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.16 COP 21.5K
$12.24 $12.24
-57.84%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.72 COP 32.2K
$16.08 $16.08
-51.99%
Apples (1kg)
$2.57 COP 10.7K
$5.41 $5.41
-52.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.05 COP 4,357
$1.73 $1.73
-39.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.33 COP 5,540
$4.37 $4.37
-69.57%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.22 COP 5,084
$4.94 $4.94
-75.30%
Potato (1kg)
$1.04 COP 4,352
$2.88 $2.88
-63.89%
Onion (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,670
$3.07 $3.07
-63.52%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.81 COP 3,379
$2.25 $2.25
-64.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 COP 3,189
$2.21 $2.21
-65.61%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.64 COP 11K
$10.09 $10.09
-73.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.21 COP 42.5K
$14.73 $14.73
-30.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 COP 4,628
$1.91 $1.91
-41.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.91 COP 7,965
$3.54 $3.54
-46.05%
🚌 Getting Around
Colombia
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.71 COP 2,939
$2.56 $2.56
-72.27%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$38.65 COP 161.1K
$63.9 $63.9
-39.47%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.49 COP 6,204
$3.81 $3.81
-60.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.64 COP 6,845
$1.77 $1.77
-7.34%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.14 COP 29.8K
$30.4 $30.4
-76.51%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 4,246
$0.94 $0.94
8.51%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.1K COP 71.1M
$30K $30K
-43.05%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K COP 106.5M
$25.8K $25.8K
-0.89%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Colombia
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$84.6 COP 352.7K
$209 $209
-59.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.77 COP 40.7K
$57.9 $57.9
-83.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.5 COP 98K
$71.1 $71.1
-66.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Colombia
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.25 COP 96.9K
$45.88 $45.88
-49.32%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.36 COP 51.5K
$22.25 $22.25
-44.45%
Cinema Ticket
$3.77 COP 15.7K
$14.14 $14.14
-73.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Colombia
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$263 COP 1.1M
$1,373 $1,373
-80.83%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,943 COP 24.8M
$22.4K $22.4K
-73.42%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Colombia
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57 COP 237.6K
$51.5 $51.5
10.64%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.35 COP 164.1K
$41.96 $41.96
-6.22%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.6 COP 377.6K
$88.3 $88.3
2.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 COP 325.7K
$112 $112
-29.99%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Colombia
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$354 COP 1.5M
$1,731 $1,731
-79.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$299 COP 1.2M
$1,446 $1,446
-79.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$682 COP 2.8M
$2,846 $2,846
-76.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$545 COP 2.3M
$2,366 $2,366
-76.94%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,702 COP 7.1M
$3,245 $3,245
-47.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,240 COP 5.2M
$2,667 $2,667
-53.50%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Colombia
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$448 COP 1.9M
$4,312 $4,312
-89.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.68
6.51
94.78%

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Last update for Colombia: October 29, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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