Travel Costs in Colombia
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $35
- Mid-range / day
- $80
- Luxury / day
- $220
- Budget meal
- $3.5
- Coffee
- $1.5
- Local transport
- $0.6
- Budget hotel
- $18
- Mid-range hotel
- $55
Overview
Colombia is one of South America's more affordable destinations, with local food, transport, and accommodation offering excellent value for international travelers. Costs vary significantly by region — Cartagena and Bogotá tend to be pricier than smaller cities like Medellín or the coffee region. The exchange rate generally favors visitors earning in USD or EUR, keeping overall trip costs low.
Notes
Eat the daily set lunch menu (known as 'menú del día') at local restaurants, which typically includes soup, a main course, juice, and sometimes dessert for under $4 USD — it's the best value meal in the country.