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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Colombia

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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United States vs. Colombia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.23 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Colombia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.42 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.13 EUR (2.3 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Colombia.

5.42 EUR
2.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.22 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (0.94 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Colombia.

2.22 EUR
0.88 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.7 EUR (7.22 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Colombia.

19.49 EUR
6.70 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.71 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.32 EUR (10.04 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Colombia.

16.71 EUR
9.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.17 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.13 EUR (4.45 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Colombia.

16.17 EUR
4.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.86 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.01 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Colombia.

14.86 EUR
1.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.98 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.84 EUR (0.91 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Colombia.

2.98 EUR
0.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.4 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.82 EUR (1.96 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Colombia.

4.40 EUR
1.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.65 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.67 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Colombia.

3.65 EUR
1.55 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.2 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.58 EUR (18.93 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Colombia.

23.20 EUR
17.58 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.64 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.68 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Colombia.

2.64 EUR
0.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.96 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.27 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Colombia.

3.96 EUR
1.18 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.52 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.89 EUR (5.26 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Colombia.

15.52 EUR
4.89 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.1 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Colombia.

1.16 EUR
1.02 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.62 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Colombia.

3.62 EUR
0.81 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.95 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Colombia.

4.95 EUR
1.08 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.96 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (0.96 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Colombia.

3.96 EUR
0.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.63 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.01 EUR (1.09 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Colombia.

7.63 EUR
1.01 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.34 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 15.71 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in the United States.

8.34 EUR
15.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.8 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.17 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Colombia.

5.80 EUR
1.09 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.32 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.7 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 72% lower in Colombia.

2.32 EUR
0.65 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Colombia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.27 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Colombia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.85 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.39 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Colombia.

4.85 EUR
1.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.6 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.74 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Colombia.

2.60 EUR
0.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.43 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Colombia.

7.43 EUR
1.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.29 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.38 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Colombia.

9.29 EUR
2.21 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.14 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.59 EUR (6.02 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Colombia.

11.14 EUR
5.59 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.85 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 20.97 EUR (22.58 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Colombia.

92.85 EUR
20.97 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.21 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.49 EUR (3.76 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 85% lower in Colombia.

23.21 EUR
3.49 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.55 EUR (0.59 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 73% lower in Colombia.

2.04 EUR
0.55 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Colombia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in the United States than in Colombia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.01 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
0.57 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
0.95 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Colombia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.76 times more for transportation in the United States than in Colombia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.78 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 32.41 EUR (34.91 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Colombia.

119.78 EUR
32.41 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Colombia.

2.55 EUR
0.64 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.86 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.77 EUR (6.21 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Colombia.

27.86 EUR
5.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.73 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.69 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Colombia.

1.73 EUR
1.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.18 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Colombia.

4.18 EUR
1.16 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.71 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.73 EUR (4.01 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Colombia.

16.71 EUR
3.73 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.23 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 19.5 EUR (21 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Colombia.

91.23 EUR
19.50 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.28 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 8.96 EUR (9.64 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Colombia.

35.28 EUR
8.96 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Colombia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.65 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Colombia.

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 3529 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 362.04 EUR (389.92 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Colombia.

3 529 EUR
362.04 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 2210 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 275.1 EUR (296.28 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Colombia.

2 210 EUR
275.10 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 6587 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 713.71 EUR (768.67 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Colombia.

6 587 EUR
713.71 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 3814 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 515.96 EUR (555.69 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Colombia.

3 814 EUR
515.96 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Colombia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.59 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Colombia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13257 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1618 EUR (1742.4 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Colombia.

13 257 EUR
1 618 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 8612 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1263 EUR (1360.34 USD) in Colombia. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Colombia.

8 612 EUR
1 263 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Colombia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 16.4 times higher than in Colombia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5568 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 339.52 EUR (365.67 USD) in Colombia. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Colombia.

5 568 EUR
339.52 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

129 EUR
29.5 EUR

Two stars

155 EUR
51.2 EUR

Three stars

204 EUR
80.5 EUR

Four stars

254 EUR
140 EUR

Five stars

497 EUR
249 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3565 hotels • Colombia: 20 cities, 1128 hotels

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