Cost of Living

Colombia

Live cost-of-living data across 3 cities in Colombia — average cost index 18/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 16 to 20. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

18/100
Avg cost index
Cartagena
Cheapest
3
Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Colombia

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Frequently asked questions

Is Colombia cheap to live in?

Across 3 cities in Colombia, the average cost-of-living index is 18 (New York = 100) — from 16 in Cartagena to 20 in Bogota. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Colombia?

Cartagena is the most affordable city we track in Colombia, with a cost-of-living index of 16 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $600/month.

How much does it cost to live in Colombia per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Colombia for roughly $320–$448/month. Costs scale up toward Bogota. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

Compare Cartagena with anywhere

Dig into any Colombia city, or see where your salary stretches furthest worldwide.