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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. United States

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. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.34 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.1 USD in Colombia and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Colombia.

2.10 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.86 USD in Colombia and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Colombia.

0.86 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.6 USD in Colombia and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Colombia.

6.60 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.17 USD in Colombia and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Colombia.

9.17 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.07 USD in Colombia and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Colombia.

4.07 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.83 USD in Colombia and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Colombia.

1.83 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.83 USD in Colombia and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Colombia.

0.83 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.79 USD for 12 eggs in Colombia and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Colombia.

1.79 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.53 USD in Colombia and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Colombia.

1.53 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.93 USD in Colombia and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Colombia.

18.93 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.62 USD in Colombia and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Colombia.

0.62 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.16 USD in Colombia and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Colombia.

1.16 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.81 USD in Colombia and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Colombia.

4.81 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1 USD in Colombia and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Colombia.

1.00 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.8 USD in Colombia and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Colombia.

0.80 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.06 USD in Colombia and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Colombia.

1.06 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.88 USD in Colombia and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Colombia.

0.88 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.99 USD in Colombia and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Colombia.

0.99 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.92 USD in Colombia and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in the United States.

16.92 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.07 USD in Colombia and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Colombia.

1.07 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 USD in Colombia and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Colombia.

0.64 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.67 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.27 USD in Colombia and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Colombia.

1.27 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.67 USD in Colombia and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Colombia.

0.67 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.15 USD in Colombia and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Colombia.

1.15 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.18 USD in Colombia and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Colombia.

2.18 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.5 USD in Colombia and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Colombia.

5.50 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 20.64 USD in Colombia and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Colombia.

20.64 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.44 USD in Colombia and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Colombia.

3.44 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.54 USD in Colombia and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Colombia.

0.54 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Colombia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times less for fuel in Colombia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.63 USD in Colombia and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Colombia.

0.63 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.99 USD in Colombia and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

0.99 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Colombia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.11 times less for transportation in Colombia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 31.91 USD in Colombia and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Colombia.

31.91 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.63 USD in Colombia and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Colombia.

0.63 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.68 USD in Colombia and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Colombia.

5.68 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.55 USD in Colombia and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Colombia.

1.55 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 USD in Colombia and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Colombia.

1.15 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.67 USD in Colombia and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Colombia.

3.67 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 19.2 USD in Colombia and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Colombia.

19.20 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.82 USD in Colombia and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Colombia.

8.82 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.46 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in the United States.

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 356.46 USD in Colombia and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Colombia.

356.46 USD
3 800 USD

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 270.86 USD in Colombia and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Colombia.

270.86 USD
2 380 USD

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 702.71 USD in Colombia and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Colombia.

702.71 USD
7 094 USD

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 508.01 USD in Colombia and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Colombia.

508.01 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.3 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1593 USD in Colombia and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Colombia.

1 593 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1244 USD in Colombia and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Colombia.

1 244 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Colombia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 17.94 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 334.29 USD in Colombia and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 94.4% lower in Colombia.

334.29 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

29.6 USD
104 USD

Two stars

61.5 USD
146 USD

Three stars

101 USD
195 USD

Four stars

173 USD
252 USD

Five stars

553 USD
601 USD

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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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