Travel budget in Columbia

Colombia: calculate your travel budget

Colombia: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 29 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8 per person
  • $ 2.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 698* (2897062 COP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 4.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1811* (7522074 COP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 8.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2644* (10982552 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 2024

Cost of living: Colombia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Columbia in 2024 is 51% less than 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:

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 29% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Cartagena
Medellin 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Medellin
Sincelejo 13% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Sincelejo
Barranquilla 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Barranquilla
Palmira 8% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Palmira
Bogota 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bogota

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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 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.8/person
($ 2.9 to $ 9.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 7.8 to $ 25)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 6 to $ 8.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Colombia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Columbia costs 69% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 13 to $ 203)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 19 to $ 252)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 23 to $ 307)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 33 to $ 243)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 32 to $ 241)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 45/month
($ 16 to $ 183)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 85/month
($ 25 to $ 318)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 89/month
($ 27 to $ 330)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 69/month
($ 33 to $ 214)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 109/month
($ 31 to $ 404)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Colombia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Columbia costs 54% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Colombia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Columbia costs 31% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.5
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 64/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 201)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Colombia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Columbia costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.4/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 7.2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 9.3/hr
($ 4.8 to $ 15)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Colombia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Columbia costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 3.4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 53
($ 25 to $ 78)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 41
($ 18 to $ 61)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Bogota
Los Angeles  → Bogota
Los Angeles  → Bogota
$ 540
(fair price: $ 441)
New York City → Bogota
New York City → Bogota
New York City → Bogota
$ 536
(fair price: $ 456)
Toronto → Bogota
Toronto → Bogota
Toronto → Bogota
$ 633
(fair price: $ 527)
London → Bogota
London → Bogota
London → Bogota
$ 991
(fair price: $ 877)
Montreal → Bogota
Montreal → Bogota
Montreal → Bogota
$ 643
(fair price: $ 538)
Chicago → Bogota
Chicago → Bogota
Chicago → Bogota
$ 509
(fair price: $ 420)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Columbia updated on 17-09-2024.

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