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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 128.1% more expensive than Colombia without rent, and 213.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 126% more expensive than Colombia without rent, and 191.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Colombia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$4.40 COP 16.2K
359.55%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$29.46 COP 108.2K
156.86%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$7.19 COP 26.4K
59.53%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$1.55 COP 5,704
230.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.91 COP 3,340
186.81%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.61 COP 2,254
250.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$1.18 COP 4,332
422.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$2.38 COP 8,733
197.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Colombia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.14 COP 4,203
-5.26%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$1.34 COP 4,934
179.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.20 COP 4,406
280.83%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$2.14 COP 7,842
96.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$4.75 COP 17.4K
174.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$5.08 COP 18.6K
139.76%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$7.49 COP 27.5K
115.49%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$2.52 COP 9,258
110.71%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.08 COP 3,968
59.26%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.34 COP 4,904
242.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$1.27 COP 4,656
290.55%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$1.09 COP 4,010
175.23%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.13 COP 4,162
169.03%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.80 COP 2,942
172.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.75 COP 2,755
192.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$2.60 COP 9,546
290.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$10.65 COP 39.1K
42.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.09 COP 3,993
82.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$1.96 COP 7,184
89.29%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Colombia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.70 COP 2,575
254.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$38.83 COP 142.6K
64.46%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$1.50 COP 5,492
146.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$1.70 COP 6,250
3.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$7.30 COP 26.8K
311.78%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.02 COP 3,743
-5.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$17.0K COP 62.6M
77.34%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$26.4K COP 97.0M
-0.45%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Colombia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$82.9 COP 304.4K
150.03%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$9.73 COP 35.7K
486.13%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$24.02 COP 88.2K
197.63%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Colombia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$23.10 COP 84.8K
98.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$12.44 COP 45.7K
78.86%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$3.91 COP 14.4K
261.38%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Colombia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$267 COP 980.4K
418.57%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$6,073 COP 22.3M
265.76%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Colombia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$56.8 COP 208.5K
-8.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$38.54 COP 141.5K
10.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$92.4 COP 339.4K
-2.70%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$76.1 COP 279.6K
50.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Colombia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$345 COP 1.3M
405.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$295 COP 1.1M
381.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$688 COP 2.5M
309.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$558 COP 2.0M
324.78%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$1,924 COP 7.1M
73.50%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$1,229 COP 4.5M
112.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Colombia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$457 COP 1.7M
826.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
12.68
-48.66%

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Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Colombia: January 12, 2026

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