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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 1.14 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Brazil.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.87 EUR (2.13 USD) in Colombia and 1.55 EUR (1.76 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Brazil.

1.87 EUR
1.55 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.77 EUR (0.87 USD) in Colombia and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 23% lower in Colombia.

0.77 EUR
1.00 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.88 EUR (6.68 USD) in Colombia and 6.59 EUR (7.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Colombia.

5.88 EUR
6.59 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.17 EUR (9.3 USD) in Colombia and 6.81 EUR (7.75 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Brazil.

8.17 EUR
6.81 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.62 EUR (4.12 USD) in Colombia and 2.86 EUR (3.25 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 21% lower in Brazil.

3.62 EUR
2.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Colombia and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Brazil.

1.63 EUR
1.51 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Colombia.

0.74 EUR
0.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.48 EUR (1.68 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Brazil.

1.59 EUR
1.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Colombia and 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Colombia.

1.36 EUR
1.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.65 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 15.92 EUR (18.1 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Brazil.

16.65 EUR
15.92 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Brazil.

0.55 EUR
0.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
1.20 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.29 EUR (4.87 USD) in Colombia and 6.52 EUR (7.42 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Colombia.

4.29 EUR
6.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Brazil.

0.89 EUR
0.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 0.77 EUR (0.87 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Colombia.

0.71 EUR
0.77 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Colombia and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Brazil.

0.94 EUR
0.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Colombia and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Colombia.

0.78 EUR
0.90 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in Colombia and 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Colombia.

0.88 EUR
0.89 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.88 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 5.5 EUR (6.26 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 63% lower in Brazil.

14.88 EUR
5.50 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Colombia and 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Colombia.

0.96 EUR
1.32 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Brazil.

0.57 EUR
0.43 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Brazil - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.27 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Brazil.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Colombia.

1.13 EUR
1.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Colombia and 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Colombia.

0.60 EUR
0.92 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Colombia.

1.02 EUR
1.51 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.94 EUR (2.21 USD) in Colombia and 2.27 EUR (2.58 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Colombia.

1.94 EUR
2.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.9 EUR (5.58 USD) in Colombia and 5.3 EUR (6.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Colombia.

4.90 EUR
5.30 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.39 EUR (20.92 USD) in Colombia and 22.71 EUR (25.83 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 19% lower in Colombia.

18.39 EUR
22.71 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.07 EUR (3.49 USD) in Colombia and 5.3 EUR (6.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Colombia.

3.07 EUR
5.30 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Colombia and 0.61 EUR (0.7 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Colombia.

0.48 EUR
0.61 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Brazil - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.35 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Brazil.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Colombia.

0.55 EUR
0.95 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Colombia.

0.87 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 28.43 EUR (32.34 USD) in Colombia and 38.15 EUR (43.39 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Colombia.

28.43 EUR
38.15 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 0.7 EUR (0.8 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 20% lower in Colombia.

0.56 EUR
0.70 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.06 EUR (5.75 USD) in Colombia and 7.31 EUR (8.31 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Colombia.

5.06 EUR
7.31 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Colombia and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Brazil.

1.38 EUR
0.83 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Brazil.

1.02 EUR
0.91 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 3.27 EUR (3.72 USD) in Colombia and 6.06 EUR (6.89 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 46% lower in Colombia.

3.27 EUR
6.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 17.11 EUR (19.45 USD) in Colombia and 21.1 EUR (24 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Colombia.

17.11 EUR
21.10 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.86 EUR (8.93 USD) in Colombia and 45.42 EUR (51.65 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Colombia.

7.86 EUR
45.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.03 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 317.6 EUR (361.18 USD) in Colombia and 307.86 EUR (350.11 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Brazil.

317.60 EUR
307.86 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 241.33 EUR (274.45 USD) in Colombia and 198.33 EUR (225.55 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Brazil.

241.33 EUR
198.33 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 626.09 EUR (712.02 USD) in Colombia and 627.29 EUR (713.38 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Colombia.

626.09 EUR
627.29 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 452.62 EUR (514.74 USD) in Colombia and 456.52 EUR (519.18 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Colombia.

452.62 EUR
456.52 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Brazil - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.08 times less 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 1419 EUR (1614 USD) in Colombia and 1704 EUR (1937.57 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Colombia.

1 419 EUR
1 704 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 1108 EUR (1260.09 USD) in Colombia and 1013 EUR (1151.99 USD) in Brazil. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Brazil.

1 108 EUR
1 013 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Brazil - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.11 times higher than in Brazil.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 297.84 EUR (338.72 USD) in Colombia and 268.23 EUR (305.04 USD) in Brazil. The average salary is 9.9% lower in Brazil.

297.84 EUR
268.23 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

26 EUR
99.4 EUR

Two stars

54.1 EUR
89.7 EUR

Three stars

88.6 EUR
130 EUR

Four stars

152 EUR
180 EUR

Five stars

486 EUR
405 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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