Prices and Cost of Living in Colombia

Food and beverage prices in Colombia

Popular food products found on store shelves in Colombia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 3491 COP (0.9 USD) for a kilo of onions to 28764 COP (7.38 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 4329 COP (1.11 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 5056 COP (1.3 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 3762 COP (0.96 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 9148 COP (2.35 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 2774 COP (0.71 USD). Dairy prices in Colombia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 4377 COP (1.12 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 20972 COP (5.38 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 17728 COP (4.55 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 7803 COP (2 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 4678 COP (1.2 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Colombia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 5531 COP (1.42 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 2941 COP (0.75 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 24000 COP (6.16 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 90000 COP (23.08 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 15000 COP (3.85 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Colombia?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2750 COP (0.71 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 139130 COP (35.68 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 5000 COP (1.28 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 6750 COP (1.73 USD).

Fuel prices in Colombia

Average fuel prices in Colombia are 4008 COP (1.03 USD) per liter of gasoline and 2414 COP (0.62 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colombia?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Colombia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1180880 COP (303 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 1554070 COP (399 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 6944590 COP (1781 USD) per square meter.