Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Colombia is 1.65 times less expensive as compared to Peru.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Colombia and Peru. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Colombia and Peru.
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 Indicators  | Colombia  | Peru  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) | 2,200 PEN (594 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) | 3,500 PEN (945 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500,000 COP (840 USD) | 5,000 PEN (1,350 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 900,000 COP (216 USD) | 1,200 PEN (324 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,200,000 COP (528 USD) | 3,000 PEN (810 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 9 % | 1.3 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.3 to 1.6 % | 0.3 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Colombia is 1.58 times less expensive than Peru.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 1,200,000 COP (288 USD) | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 88.66% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Colombia costs 11.25 times less compared to Peru.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 5.19% less in Colombia compared to Peru.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 3,500 COP (0.84 USD) | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1,000 COP (0.24 USD) | 1 PEN (0.27 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 8,000 COP (1.92 USD) | 12 PEN (3.24 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 12,000 COP (2.88 USD) | 18 PEN (4.86 USD) |
In Colombia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.50 times less expensive than the cost in Peru.
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 37.78% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 6,000 COP (1.44 USD) | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 3,000 COP (0.72 USD) | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 8,000 COP (1.92 USD) | 7 PEN (1.89 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 4,000 COP (0.96 USD) | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 6,000 COP (1.44 USD) | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.49 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 4 PEN (1.08 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 15.51% less in Colombia compared to Peru.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) | 65 PEN (17.55 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.16 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2,500 COP (0.60 USD) | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,000 COP (0.48 USD) | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.02 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 30,000,000 COP (7,200 USD) | 35,000 PEN (9,450 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 1,000,000 COP (240 USD) | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 11 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10,000 COP 2.40 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.32 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Colombia compared to that of Peru.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500,000 COP (120 USD) | 500 PEN (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 700,000 COP (168 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.20 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 400,000 COP (96 USD) | 250 PEN (67.50 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 5,000 COP (1.20 USD) | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.09 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 350,000 COP (84 USD) | 350 PEN (94.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 600,000 COP (144 USD) | 400 PEN (108 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 130,000 COP (31.20 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 180,000 COP (43.20 USD) | 90 PEN (24.30 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 35,000 COP (8.40 USD) | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10,000 COP (2.40 USD) | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 12,000 COP (2.88 USD) | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 250,000 COP (60 USD) | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Sportswear  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.26 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 500,000 COP (120 USD) | 500 PEN (135 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 400,000 COP (96 USD) | 400 PEN (108 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 400,000 COP (96 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.07 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 600 PEN (162 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 800,000 COP (192 USD) | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 1,000,000 COP (240 USD) | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 1,500,000 COP (360 USD) | 4,000 PEN (1,080 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) | 8,000 PEN (2,160 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 4,000,000 COP (960 USD) | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) |
After School Activities  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 400 PEN (108 USD) |
Tutoring  | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
School Supplies  | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 3.12 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 15,000 COP (3.60 USD) | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 60,000 COP (14.40 USD) | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Bowling  | 30,000 COP (7.20 USD) | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Video Games  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 25,000 COP (6 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 50,000 COP (12 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 600,000 COP (144 USD) | 800 PEN (216 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.20 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Art Classes  | 70,000 COP (16.80 USD) | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 40,000 COP (9.60 USD) | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 100,000 COP (24 USD) | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 80,000 COP (19.20 USD) | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20,000 COP (4.80 USD) | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Educational Software  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.86 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 3,500,000 COP (840 USD) | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 2,500,000 COP (600 USD) | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 43,333.33 COP per hour (10.40 USD) | 33.33 PEN per hour (9 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 500,000 COP (120 USD) | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 19 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 16 % | 9 % |
Pension Contributions  | 12 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 48 | 60 |
Median Household Income  | 2,000,000 COP (480 USD) | 1,800 PEN (486 USD) |
If you lived in Colombia, you would earn 1.14 times more salary as compared to Peru.
Indicators | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 300,000 COP (72 USD) | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 200,000 COP (48 USD) | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 150,000 COP (36 USD) | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 120,000 COP (28.80 USD) | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.29 times more in Colombia, as compared to Peru.
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