Moving from to
Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.
The verdict
Colombia is 55% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 20 points.
In a direct comparison, the United States offers a higher quality of life at 63/100, a 20-point lead over Colombia's 43/100. Key differentiators include safety, where the US scores 62, a 37-point advantage over Colombia's 25, indicating a more secure environment. Taxation also sees the US ahead with 63 points compared to Colombia's 40, suggesting a more favorable tax regime. Internet quality in the US (76) also surpasses Colombia (57) by 19 points. While healthcare scores are close (US 59, Colombia 44), both countries share a climate score of 14°C, but the US's overall price level (100) is substantially higher than Colombia's (36).
The United States is the overall winner, providing a superior quality of life driven by better safety, taxation, and internet infrastructure, albeit at a much higher cost of living.
What Things Actually Cost
Price Index: United States = 100, Colombia = 45 (US = 100)
Big Mac
Starbucks Tall Latte
Beer 500ml (bar)
iPhone 16 128GB
Netflix Standard (monthly)
1L Gasoline (95)
Single Transit Ticket
Airbnb Studio (city center)
Quality of Life
United States: 63/100 vs Colombia: 43/100
Moving to Colombia: Practicalities
Visa Openness
70/100
English Level
46/100
Expat Community
3.3%
Digital Nomad Visa
Available