Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,127/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,418
Family of 4
$3,553
Median local salary (after tax)$539/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Medellin$703$477$1,292Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.25
Bread (loaf)$1.72
Eggs (12)$2.59
Rice (1kg)$1.54
Chicken (1kg)$7.42
Apples (1kg)$3.21
Tomatoes (1kg)$1.64
Potatoes (1kg)$1.37
Water (1.5L)$1.06
Wine (mid-range)$11
Beer (0.5L store)$1.29
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$6.99
Mid-range dinner for 2$42
Cappuccino$2.08
Beer (draught)$2.00
Coke (0.33L)$1.34
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$69
Single ride$0.98
Gasoline (1L)$1.18
Colombia vs. the neighbors
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Colombia?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,127/month including rent. Medellin is the cheapest at $1,127/mo.
What is the average rent in Colombia?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $703/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Colombia?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $539, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.