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Cost of Living / Colombia

🇨🇴 Cost of Living in Colombia

One city deep-dive — more coming soon

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$1,292

Source: 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

🇨🇴Colombia(this country)
$1,127/mo
🇧🇷Brazil
$1,087/mo
🇦🇷Argentina
$1,615/mo

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.