Travel budget and cost of living in Columbia how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Columbia

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Colombia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Columbia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 24 for 2 ppl.
$ 5.7 per person
$ 2.4 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 554* (2046212 COP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 49 for 2 ppl.
$ 12 per person
$ 10.2 per person
$ 3.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1382* (5106234 COP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 88 for 2 ppl.
$ 17 per person
$ 26 per person
$ 6.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2590* (9569532 COP)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Columbia in 2020

Cost of living: Colombia VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Columbia in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Columbia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Columbia compared to the national average.

Cities	/Colombia	View Details
Cartagena	22% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Cartagena
Maicao	10% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Maicao
Santa Marta	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Santa Marta
Barranquilla	6% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Barranquilla
Bogota	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Bogota
Popayan	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Popayan
Barrancabermeja	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Barrancabermeja
Bucaramanga	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bucaramanga
Sincelejo	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sincelejo
Medellin	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Medellin
Cartago	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cartago
Valledupar	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Valledupar
Duitama	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Duitama
Armenia	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Armenia
Pereira	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Pereira
Pasto	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Pasto
Villavicencio	18% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Villavicencio
Manizales	19% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Manizales
Neiva	22% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Neiva
Tunja	25% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tunja
Palmira	26% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Palmira

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Local prices in Columbia by expense type

Colombia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Columbia costs 65% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 3.2/person
($ 1.9 to $ 5.4)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 9.4/person
($ 6.8 to $ 18)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 4.4/person
($ 3.8 to $ 5.4)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 1.2/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Colombia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Columbia costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 28/night
($ 22 to $ 35)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 36/night
($ 24 to $ 54)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 61/night
($ 42 to $ 87)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 81 to $ 167)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 187/night
($ 171 to $ 205)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 28/month
($ 20 to $ 39)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 83/month
($ 48 to $ 141)

51% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 77/month
($ 55 to $ 109)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 71/month
($ 41 to $ 124)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 104/month
($ 61 to $ 169)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Colombia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Columbia costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.8)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.3)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 8.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Colombia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Columbia costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 32/month
($ 18 to $ 47)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 2.2)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.3
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 39/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 122)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Colombia: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Columbia costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 72/month
($ 41 to $ 137)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 29/month
($ 20 to $ 49)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 300/month
($ 152 to $ 575)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1375

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 229/month
($ 137 to $ 407)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1099

Flat (centre)

$ 519/month
($ 299 to $ 1083)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2203

Flat (suburbs)

$ 412/month
($ 244 to $ 813)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1741

Gym

$ 23/month
($ 15 to $ 41)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 185/month
($ 82 to $ 407)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 952

Private primary school

$ 4827/yr
($ 2274 to $ 9742)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16573

Colombia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Columbia costs 58% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 3.5/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 5.4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 8.7/hr
($ 5.4 to $ 14)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Colombia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Columbia costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 1.9/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 23 to $ 69)

3% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 32
($ 17 to $ 54)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 66
($ 41 to $ 96)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 63
($ 34 to $ 96)

37% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Bogota

$ 976
(fair price: $ 758)

New York City → Bogota

$ 610
(fair price: $ 488)

Los Angeles → Bogota

$ 672
(fair price: $ 501)

Montreal → Bogota

$ 630
(fair price: $ 535)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bogota

$ 640
(fair price: $ 508)

Manchester → Bogota

$ 964
(fair price: $ 835)

Dublin → Bogota

$ 905
(fair price: $ 787)

Sydney → Bogota

$ 1550
(fair price: $ 1381)

Melbourne → Bogota

$ 1639
(fair price: $ 1450)

Edinburgh → Bogota

$ 1011
(fair price: $ 887)

Auckland → Bogota

$ 1541
(fair price: $ 1340)

Perth → Bogota

$ 2476
(fair price: $ 1909)

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About the information on the cost of living in Columbia

The information about the cost of living in Columbia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Columbia updated on 21-09-2020.

Travel budget and cost of living in Columbia how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Columbia

Colombia: calculate your travel budget

Colombia: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Columbia in 2020

Cost of living: Colombia VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Columbia by city

Local prices in Columbia by expense type

Colombia: Restaurant budget

Colombia: Hotel and accommodation budget

Colombia: Supermarket food budget

Colombia: Public and private transport budget

Colombia: Budget for living and housing

Colombia: Leisure activity budget

Colombia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

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