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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 2.19 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.58 EUR (3.03 USD) in Colombia and 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Colombia.

2.58 EUR
6.31 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in Colombia and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Colombia.

0.94 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.35 EUR (7.46 USD) in Colombia and 16.98 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Colombia.

6.35 EUR
16.98 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.38 EUR (9.84 USD) in Colombia and 15.32 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Colombia.

8.38 EUR
15.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.53 EUR (5.33 USD) in Colombia and 13.69 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Colombia.

4.53 EUR
13.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.38 EUR (2.79 USD) in Colombia and 16.18 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Colombia.

2.38 EUR
16.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Colombia and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Colombia.

0.97 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.73 EUR (2.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 6.12 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Colombia.

1.73 EUR
6.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.63 EUR (1.92 USD) in Colombia and 3.24 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Colombia.

1.63 EUR
3.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.12 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia and 21.27 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Colombia.

16.12 EUR
21.27 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in Colombia and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Colombia.

0.68 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Colombia and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Colombia.

1.25 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.21 EUR (4.95 USD) in Colombia and 14.61 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Colombia.

4.21 EUR
14.61 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Colombia.

1.03 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Colombia.

1.04 EUR
3.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Colombia and 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Colombia.

1.16 EUR
4.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.99 EUR (1.17 USD) in Colombia and 7.04 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
7.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.4 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 7.64 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in the United States.

14.40 EUR
7.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Colombia and 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Colombia.

1.11 EUR
5.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Colombia.

0.71 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.96 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in Colombia and 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Colombia.

1.58 EUR
4.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Colombia and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Colombia.

0.85 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.99 EUR (1.17 USD) in Colombia and 6.81 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
6.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.88 EUR (2.21 USD) in Colombia and 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Colombia.

1.88 EUR
10.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.7 EUR (7.87 USD) in Colombia and 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Colombia.

6.70 EUR
10.22 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.27 EUR (33.21 USD) in Colombia and 119.18 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Colombia.

28.27 EUR
119.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.19 EUR (4.92 USD) in Colombia and 22.13 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Colombia.

4.19 EUR
22.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Colombia and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Colombia.

0.58 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times less for fuel in Colombia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.54 times less for transportation in Colombia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 35.7 EUR (41.94 USD) in Colombia and 112.37 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Colombia.

35.70 EUR
112.37 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Colombia and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Colombia.

0.66 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.24 EUR (6.15 USD) in Colombia and 35.76 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Colombia.

5.24 EUR
35.76 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.44 EUR (1.7 USD) in Colombia and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Colombia.

1.44 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Colombia and 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Colombia.

1.26 EUR
4.25 EUR

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 4.19 EUR (4.92 USD) in Colombia and 17.03 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Colombia.

4.19 EUR
17.03 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 20.89 EUR (24.54 USD) in Colombia and 134.31 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Colombia.

20.89 EUR
134.31 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.68 EUR (11.38 USD) in Colombia and 55.34 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Colombia.

9.68 EUR
55.34 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.02 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 377.48 EUR (443.4 USD) in Colombia and 3454 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Colombia.

377.48 EUR
3 454 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 276.63 EUR (324.95 USD) in Colombia and 2165 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Colombia.

276.63 EUR
2 165 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 703.33 EUR (826.17 USD) in Colombia and 6999 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Colombia.

703.33 EUR
6 999 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 535.82 EUR (629.4 USD) in Colombia and 4450 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Colombia.

535.82 EUR
4 450 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.45 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 1553 EUR (1824.52 USD) in Colombia and 14775 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Colombia.

1 553 EUR
14 775 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 (1301.48 USD) in Colombia and 10366 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Colombia.

1 108 EUR
10 366 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 13.34 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 328.22 EUR (385.54 USD) in Colombia and 4380 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.5% lower in Colombia.

328.22 EUR
4 380 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

25.2 EUR
88.3 EUR

Two stars

52.4 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

85.8 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

147 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

470 EUR
512 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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