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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Brazil

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Brazil - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.15 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.62 EUR (3.06 USD) in Colombia and 2.09 EUR (2.43 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Brazil.

2.62 EUR
2.09 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 1.43 EUR (1.66 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Colombia.

0.96 EUR
1.43 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.46 EUR (7.52 USD) in Colombia and 7.05 EUR (8.21 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Colombia.

6.46 EUR
7.05 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.52 EUR (9.92 USD) in Colombia and 6.34 EUR (7.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Brazil.

8.52 EUR
6.34 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.61 EUR (5.37 USD) in Colombia and 3.22 EUR (3.75 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Brazil.

4.61 EUR
3.22 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.42 EUR (2.81 USD) in Colombia and 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Brazil.

2.42 EUR
1.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Colombia and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 10% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
1.10 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.77 EUR (2.06 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Colombia.

1.76 EUR
1.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in Colombia and 1.84 EUR (2.14 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Colombia.

1.66 EUR
1.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.26 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 15.55 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Brazil.

16.26 EUR
15.55 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in Colombia and 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Brazil.

0.69 EUR
0.58 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Colombia and 1.53 EUR (1.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 17% lower in Colombia.

1.27 EUR
1.53 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in Colombia and 7.3 EUR (8.5 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Colombia.

4.29 EUR
7.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Brazil.

1.05 EUR
0.99 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Brazil.

1.06 EUR
0.99 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Colombia and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Colombia.

1.18 EUR
1.30 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Colombia and 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Colombia.

1.06 EUR
1.12 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
1.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.53 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 5.38 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 63% lower in Brazil.

14.53 EUR
5.38 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Colombia and 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Colombia.

1.13 EUR
1.35 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 0.5 EUR (0.59 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Brazil.

0.73 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.12 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.61 EUR (1.88 USD) in Colombia and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Colombia.

1.61 EUR
1.67 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Colombia and 1.12 EUR (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Colombia.

0.87 EUR
1.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
1.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.92 EUR (2.23 USD) in Colombia and 2.38 EUR (2.77 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Colombia.

1.92 EUR
2.38 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.81 EUR (7.93 USD) in Colombia and 5.55 EUR (6.46 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Brazil.

6.81 EUR
5.55 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.75 EUR (33.47 USD) in Colombia and 31.7 EUR (36.91 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Colombia.

28.75 EUR
31.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.26 EUR (4.96 USD) in Colombia and 6.34 EUR (7.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Colombia.

4.26 EUR
6.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.77 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Brazil - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Brazil.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.03 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 36.31 EUR (42.28 USD) in Colombia and 34.43 EUR (40.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Brazil.

36.31 EUR
34.43 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Colombia and 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Colombia.

0.67 EUR
1.11 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.32 EUR (6.2 USD) in Colombia and 6.69 EUR (7.79 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Colombia.

5.32 EUR
6.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Colombia and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Brazil.

1.47 EUR
0.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Colombia and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Brazil.

1.28 EUR
0.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Brazil - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.26 EUR (4.96 USD) in Colombia and 6.34 EUR (7.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Colombia.

4.26 EUR
6.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.25 EUR (24.74 USD) in Colombia and 23.68 EUR (27.57 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Colombia.

21.25 EUR
23.68 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.85 EUR (11.47 USD) in Colombia and 21.24 EUR (24.73 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Colombia.

9.85 EUR
21.24 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Brazil.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 383.89 EUR (446.97 USD) in Colombia and 379.8 EUR (442.2 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Brazil.

383.89 EUR
379.80 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 281.33 EUR (327.56 USD) in Colombia and 293.26 EUR (341.44 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Colombia.

281.33 EUR
293.26 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 715.29 EUR (832.81 USD) in Colombia and 747.2 EUR (869.96 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Colombia.

715.29 EUR
747.20 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 544.93 EUR (634.46 USD) in Colombia and 514.15 EUR (598.63 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Brazil.

544.93 EUR
514.15 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.01 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Brazil.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1580 EUR (1839.18 USD) in Colombia and 1685 EUR (1962.37 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Colombia.

1 580 EUR
1 685 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1127 EUR (1311.94 USD) in Colombia and 1002 EUR (1167.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Brazil.

1 127 EUR
1 002 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.13 times lower than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 333.8 EUR (388.64 USD) in Colombia and 378.54 EUR (440.74 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 11.8% lower in Colombia.

333.80 EUR
378.54 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Brazil - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.4 EUR
97.1 EUR

Two stars

52.8 EUR
87.6 EUR

Three stars

86.6 EUR
127 EUR

Four stars

149 EUR
176 EUR

Five stars

475 EUR
396 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Brazil: 20 cities, 870 hotels

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