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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 2.34 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Colombia.

Apples (1kg)

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

5.84 USD
2.10 USD

Banana (1kg)

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

2.39 USD
0.86 USD

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

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

20.99 USD
6.60 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

18.00 USD
9.17 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

17.42 USD
4.07 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

16.00 USD
1.83 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

3.21 USD
0.83 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.74 USD
1.79 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.93 USD
1.53 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
18.93 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.84 USD
0.62 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.27 USD
1.16 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

16.71 USD
4.81 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.25 USD
1.00 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

3.90 USD
0.80 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.33 USD
1.06 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

4.26 USD
0.88 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.22 USD
0.99 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
16.92 USD

Tomato (1kg)

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

6.25 USD
1.07 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.50 USD
0.64 USD

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

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

5.22 USD
1.27 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.80 USD
0.67 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

8.00 USD
1.15 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.00 USD
2.18 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

12.00 USD
5.50 USD

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

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

100.00 USD
20.64 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

25.00 USD
3.44 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.20 USD
0.54 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.95 USD
0.63 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

0.92 USD
0.99 USD

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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

129.00 USD
31.91 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.75 USD
0.63 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

30.00 USD
5.68 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.86 USD
1.55 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.50 USD
1.15 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 3.67 USD in Colombia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Colombia.

18.00 USD
3.67 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

98.26 USD
19.20 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

38.00 USD
8.82 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Colombia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.46 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 3800 USD in the United States and 356.46 USD in Colombia. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Colombia.

3 800 USD
356.46 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 2380 USD in the United States and 270.86 USD in Colombia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Colombia.

2 380 USD
270.86 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 7094 USD in the United States and 702.71 USD in Colombia. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Colombia.

7 094 USD
702.71 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 4107 USD in the United States and 508.01 USD in Colombia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Colombia.

4 107 USD
508.01 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Colombia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.3 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 14278 USD in the United States and 1593 USD in Colombia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Colombia.

14 278 USD
1 593 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 9275 USD in the United States and 1244 USD in Colombia. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Colombia.

9 275 USD
1 244 USD

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

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

5 997 USD
334.29 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
29.6 USD

Two stars

146 USD
61.5 USD

Three stars

195 USD
101 USD

Four stars

252 USD
173 USD

Five stars

601 USD
553 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels

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