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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

EURCOPBRLUSD

Colombia vs. Brazil - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.34 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.48 EUR (3.89 USD) in Colombia and 2.16 EUR (2.43 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Brazil.

3.48 EUR
2.16 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Colombia and 1.48 EUR (1.65 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Colombia.

1.27 EUR
1.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.55 EUR (9.58 USD) in Colombia and 7.3 EUR (8.18 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Brazil.

8.55 EUR
7.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.28 EUR (12.64 USD) in Colombia and 6.56 EUR (7.36 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Brazil.

11.28 EUR
6.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.11 EUR (6.84 USD) in Colombia and 3.34 EUR (3.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Brazil.

6.11 EUR
3.34 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.2 EUR (3.59 USD) in Colombia and 1.81 EUR (2.02 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Brazil.

3.20 EUR
1.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.31 EUR (1.47 USD) in Colombia and 1.14 EUR (1.27 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 13% lower in Brazil.

1.31 EUR
1.14 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.34 EUR (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.83 EUR (2.05 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Brazil.

2.34 EUR
1.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.2 EUR (2.46 USD) in Colombia and 1.91 EUR (2.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Brazil.

2.20 EUR
1.91 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.9 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 16.15 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Brazil.

16.90 EUR
16.15 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 0.6 EUR (0.67 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Brazil.

0.91 EUR
0.60 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.88 USD) in Colombia and 1.59 EUR (1.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Brazil.

1.68 EUR
1.59 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.68 EUR (6.36 USD) in Colombia and 7.56 EUR (8.47 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Colombia.

5.68 EUR
7.56 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.55 USD) in Colombia and 1.03 EUR (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Brazil.

1.39 EUR
1.03 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.4 EUR (1.57 USD) in Colombia and 1.03 EUR (1.15 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Brazil.

1.40 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.56 EUR (1.74 USD) in Colombia and 1.35 EUR (1.51 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Brazil.

1.56 EUR
1.35 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 EUR (1.58 USD) in Colombia and 1.16 EUR (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Brazil.

1.41 EUR
1.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in Colombia and 1.32 EUR (1.48 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Brazil.

1.34 EUR
1.32 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.1 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 5.59 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 63% lower in Brazil.

15.10 EUR
5.59 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.49 EUR (1.67 USD) in Colombia and 1.4 EUR (1.57 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 6% lower in Brazil.

1.49 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.08 USD) in Colombia and 0.52 EUR (0.58 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Brazil.

0.96 EUR
0.52 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.15 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.13 EUR (2.39 USD) in Colombia and 1.73 EUR (1.94 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Brazil.

2.13 EUR
1.73 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.15 EUR (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 1.16 EUR (1.3 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Colombia.

1.15 EUR
1.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in Colombia and 1.64 EUR (1.84 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Colombia.

1.34 EUR
1.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.54 EUR (2.84 USD) in Colombia and 2.46 EUR (2.76 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Brazil.

2.54 EUR
2.46 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.03 EUR (10.11 USD) in Colombia and 5.74 EUR (6.44 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Brazil.

9.03 EUR
5.74 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.08 EUR (42.66 USD) in Colombia and 32.82 EUR (36.78 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Brazil.

38.08 EUR
32.82 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.64 EUR (6.32 USD) in Colombia and 6.56 EUR (7.36 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 14% lower in Colombia.

5.64 EUR
6.56 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.79 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 0.8 EUR (0.9 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Colombia.

0.79 EUR
0.80 EUR

Fuel

EURCOPBRLUSD

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 0.62 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.97 EUR (1.09 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Colombia.

0.62 EUR
0.97 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.01 EUR (1.13 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Colombia.

0.93 EUR
1.01 EUR

Transportation

EURCOPBRLUSD

Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.31 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Brazil.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 48.09 EUR (53.88 USD) in Colombia and 35.64 EUR (39.94 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Brazil.

48.09 EUR
35.64 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Colombia and 1.15 EUR (1.29 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.15 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.05 EUR (7.9 USD) in Colombia and 6.93 EUR (7.76 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Brazil.

7.05 EUR
6.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.95 EUR (2.18 USD) in Colombia and 0.66 EUR (0.74 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Brazil.

1.95 EUR
0.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.69 EUR (1.9 USD) in Colombia and 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Brazil.

1.69 EUR
1.00 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 5.64 EUR (6.32 USD) in Colombia and 6.56 EUR (7.36 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 14% lower in Colombia.

5.64 EUR
6.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 28.14 EUR (31.53 USD) in Colombia and 24.52 EUR (27.47 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Brazil.

28.14 EUR
24.52 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.04 EUR (14.62 USD) in Colombia and 21.99 EUR (24.64 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Colombia.

13.04 EUR
21.99 EUR

Flats for rent

EURCOPBRLUSD

Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.27 times more 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 508.44 EUR (569.68 USD) in Colombia and 393.19 EUR (440.55 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Brazil.

508.44 EUR
393.19 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 372.61 EUR (417.49 USD) in Colombia and 303.6 EUR (340.17 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Brazil.

372.61 EUR
303.60 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 947.35 EUR (1061.46 USD) in Colombia and 773.56 EUR (866.73 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Brazil.

947.35 EUR
773.56 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 721.72 EUR (808.65 USD) in Colombia and 532.29 EUR (596.4 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Brazil.

721.72 EUR
532.29 EUR

Flats for sale

EURCOPBRLUSD

Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.29 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 2092 EUR (2344.13 USD) in Colombia and 1745 EUR (1955.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Brazil.

2 092 EUR
1 745 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 1492 EUR (1672.13 USD) in Colombia and 1038 EUR (1162.76 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Brazil.

1 492 EUR
1 038 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 442.09 EUR (495.34 USD) in Colombia and 391.9 EUR (439.1 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 11.4% lower in Brazil.

442.09 EUR
391.90 EUR

Hotels

EURCOPBRLUSD

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

One star

26.4 EUR
101 EUR

Two stars

54.9 EUR
91.1 EUR

Three stars

89.9 EUR
132 EUR

Four stars

155 EUR
183 EUR

Five stars

493 EUR
411 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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