Cost of living in Colombia in 2025

The government (DANE) says inflation is around 6% but my experience  its around 10% to 15% and most Colombians I talk to agree.

All your questions are totally variable depending city  location  estrato  and personal choices as far as food  accomodation preferences etc

Generally half or even a third or less the cost in Canada or US bssed on $Usd

Except electronics snd imported goods which could be more expensive

This is my WAG( wild azz guess ) compered to Canada .

Outside of estrato 6.in Bogota and Medellín

Rent 20% to 30% of Canada

House costs 15% to 30% of Canada depending city , estrato/ barrio you compare it to and location

Food 40% to 70% of Canada except imported items.which could be the same or more  and of lower quality ( e.g. salmon)

Restaurants 40% to 70.% of Canada on an apples to apples basis

Hotels 30% to 90% dependimg on star rating, room size location and season..

Utilities 30% to 40% of Canada

Dentistry ..10% to 15% of Canada

Healthcare..difficult to asses..complicated situation.Canada is free, but falling apart EPS in Colombia is cheap if you lie about your income, like all expats do  but is falling apart as well

Private medicine..can be expensive if you are older.and may be imposible to get beyond a certain age, or have pre existing  conditions,  but.still way cheaper than in the US.

Paying out if pocket would be a fraction of the US ..eg $55 to see a specialist , $200 for an MRI, $25 for a GP, $$30 for emergency

Also cosmetic surgery very  cheap in comparison to Canada and US

Oh yeah taxis.are cheap..20 % in Canada or US except in Cartagena where they coukd be 50% or 60% because.th taxistas try to rip you.off

CIty Buses about 75 cents to a buck a ride..and frequent

Long distance buses cheap ..2 hour inter city bus ride about $4