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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Puerto Rico

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. Puerto Rico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.71 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Puerto Rico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2 EUR (2.19 USD) in Colombia and 5.44 EUR (5.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Colombia.

2.00 EUR
5.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.82 EUR (0.9 USD) in Colombia and 2.13 EUR (2.33 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Colombia.

0.82 EUR
2.13 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.28 EUR (6.88 USD) in Colombia and 9.2 EUR (10.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Colombia.

6.28 EUR
9.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.73 EUR (9.57 USD) in Colombia and 12.32 EUR (13.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Colombia.

8.73 EUR
12.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.87 EUR (4.24 USD) in Colombia and 8.15 EUR (8.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Colombia.

3.87 EUR
8.15 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.75 EUR (1.91 USD) in Colombia and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Colombia.

1.75 EUR
9.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.79 EUR (0.86 USD) in Colombia and 1.9 EUR (2.08 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Colombia.

0.79 EUR
1.90 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.7 EUR (1.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 3.31 EUR (3.63 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Colombia.

1.70 EUR
3.31 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.46 EUR (1.6 USD) in Colombia and 2.7 EUR (2.96 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Colombia.

1.46 EUR
2.70 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.27 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 21.89 EUR (23.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Colombia.

17.27 EUR
21.89 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 2.22 EUR (2.43 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
2.22 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 2.46 EUR (2.7 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Colombia.

1.10 EUR
2.46 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.58 EUR (5.02 USD) in Colombia and 7.1 EUR (7.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Colombia.

4.58 EUR
7.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.96 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 1.62 EUR (1.78 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Colombia.

0.96 EUR
1.62 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.76 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Colombia.

0.76 EUR
2.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.01 EUR (1.11 USD) in Colombia and 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
3.59 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in Colombia and 3.01 EUR (3.3 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Colombia.

0.84 EUR
3.01 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.94 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 2 EUR (2.19 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 53% lower in Colombia.

0.94 EUR
2.00 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.44 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 17.33 EUR (18.99 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Colombia.

15.44 EUR
17.33 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.02 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 4.12 EUR (4.51 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Colombia.

1.02 EUR
4.12 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 EUR (0.66 USD) in Colombia and 1.48 EUR (1.62 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Colombia.

0.61 EUR
1.48 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Puerto Rico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.8 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Puerto Rico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.21 EUR (1.32 USD) in Colombia and 2.78 EUR (3.05 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Colombia.

1.21 EUR
2.78 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Colombia and 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Colombia.

0.64 EUR
1.30 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.09 EUR (1.2 USD) in Colombia and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
2.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.07 EUR (2.27 USD) in Colombia and 3.65 EUR (4 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Colombia.

2.07 EUR
3.65 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.24 EUR (5.74 USD) in Colombia and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Colombia.

5.24 EUR
7.30 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 19.64 EUR (21.52 USD) in Colombia and 63.87 EUR (70 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Colombia.

19.64 EUR
63.87 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.27 EUR (3.59 USD) in Colombia and 11.86 EUR (13 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Colombia.

3.27 EUR
11.86 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.51 EUR (0.56 USD) in Colombia and 1.12 EUR (1.23 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Colombia.

0.51 EUR
1.12 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Puerto Rico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Puerto Rico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.57 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.77 EUR (0.84 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26% lower in Colombia.

0.57 EUR
0.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 0.88 EUR (0.97 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Puerto Rico.

0.91 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Puerto Rico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.29 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Puerto Rico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 30.36 EUR (33.27 USD) in Colombia and 54.75 EUR (60 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Colombia.

30.36 EUR
54.75 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.66 USD) in Colombia and 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Colombia.

0.60 EUR
1.37 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.4 EUR (5.92 USD) in Colombia and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Colombia.

5.40 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.47 EUR (1.61 USD) in Colombia and 1.08 EUR (1.18 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Puerto Rico.

1.47 EUR
1.08 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.09 EUR (1.2 USD) in Colombia and 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
4.56 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Puerto Rico - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.49 EUR (3.83 USD) in Colombia and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Colombia.

3.49 EUR
7.30 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 18.27 EUR (20.02 USD) in Colombia and 33.91 EUR (37.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Colombia.

18.27 EUR
33.91 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.39 EUR (9.19 USD) in Colombia and 18.39 EUR (20.16 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Colombia.

8.39 EUR
18.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Puerto Rico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.17 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Puerto Rico.

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 339.09 EUR (371.64 USD) in Colombia and 830.22 EUR (909.89 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Colombia.

339.09 EUR
830.22 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 257.66 EUR (282.39 USD) in Colombia and 499.32 EUR (547.24 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Colombia.

257.66 EUR
499.32 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 668.47 EUR (732.63 USD) in Colombia and 1492 EUR (1635.71 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Colombia.

668.47 EUR
1 492 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 483.26 EUR (529.64 USD) in Colombia and 964.03 EUR (1056.55 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Colombia.

483.26 EUR
964.03 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Puerto Rico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.05 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Puerto Rico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1515 EUR (1660.71 USD) in Colombia and 1669 EUR (1829.44 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Colombia.

1 515 EUR
1 669 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 1183 EUR (1296.55 USD) in Colombia and 1169 EUR (1281.06 USD) in Puerto Rico. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Puerto Rico.

1 183 EUR
1 169 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Puerto Rico - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 5 times lower than in Puerto Rico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 318 EUR (348.52 USD) in Colombia and 1591 EUR (1743.22 USD) in Puerto Rico. The average salary is 80% lower in Colombia.

318.00 EUR
1 591 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

27 EUR
-

Two stars

56.1 EUR
195 EUR

Three stars

92 EUR
217 EUR

Four stars

158 EUR
603 EUR

Five stars

504 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 • Puerto Rico: 5 cities, 84 hotels

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