Cost of living in Colombia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,192 (R$ 45) | R$ 37 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$27,866 (R$ 37) | R$ 35 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,022 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,802 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.19 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,082 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,326 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,517 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,832 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,168 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,070 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$48,378 (R$ 64) | R$ 48 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,801 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,523 (R$ 4.65) | R$ 4.46 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,518,760 (R$ 4,649) | R$ 3,844 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,034,760 (R$ 2,688) | R$ 2,523 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$356,898 (R$ 472) | R$ 716 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,084,530 (R$ 2,754) | R$ 2,812 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,150,010 (R$ 1,519) | R$ 1,811 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$252,884 (R$ 334) | R$ 532 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,163 (R$ 98) | R$ 97 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,346,880 (R$ 1,779) | R$ 1,843 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$407,079 (R$ 538) | R$ 641 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,349 (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,826 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$212,462 (R$ 281) | R$ 257 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$140,454 (R$ 186) | R$ 266 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$383,447 (R$ 507) | R$ 409 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$304,954 (R$ 403) | R$ 319 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$74,807,700 (R$ 98,834) | R$ 119,552 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,108 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 5.85 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$150,699 (R$ 199) | R$ 242 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$20,112 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,887 (R$ 37) | R$ 46 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$128,482 (R$ 170) | R$ 275 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$26,261 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,152 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,565 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,879 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,891 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.54 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,915 (R$ 43) | R$ 56 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Colombia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,810 (R$ 75) | R$ 111 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,444 (R$ 42) | R$ 59 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$162,954 (R$ 215) | R$ 214 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$139,175 (R$ 184) | R$ 228 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,067 (R$ 49) | R$ 32 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,819 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,088 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,656,900 (R$ 3,510) | R$ 3,586 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$284 (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.31 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,898 (R$ 184) | R$ 138 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,239 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
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