Cost of living in Popayan

In Popayan, Colombia, a single person typically needs around $462 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1349 monthly.

How expensive is Popayan compared to other cities?

Popayan is 48% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Popayan compare to your city?

Popayan is 79% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Popayan is, on average, 94% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Popayan?

Who is Popayan a good fit for?

Popayan is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Popayan so expensive?

The main driver of cost in Popayan is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Popayan?

No, food is 43% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Popayan?

Yes, public transport costs are 29% lower than the European benchmark, enhancing affordability.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
462 $
Without Rent
300 $
Rent & Utilities
162 $
Food
194 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
288 $
GDP per Capita
6,980 $
Freedom Index
6.54
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
4%
Population
301.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 2.74 $
Dinner 20.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.97 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.5 $
Capuccino 1 $
Coke, 330ml 0.43 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.21 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.42 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.18 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.02 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.86 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.02 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.31 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.43 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.43 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.06 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.84 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.15 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.48 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.41 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.67 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.59 $
Cigarette pack 1.89 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.52 $
Monthly Pass 29.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.01 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 23.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.81 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.49 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.81 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.17 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 36 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 55 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 11.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 96 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 357 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 182 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 561 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 68 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 526 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 288 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 17.85%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 19.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.33 $
Haircut 5.45 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 35.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 16.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 57 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,411 $

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Popayan vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 88% more expensive) Popayan vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 82% more expensive)
Ecuador
Popayan vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 97% more expensive) Popayan vs Quito (Quito is 95% more expensive) Popayan vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 67% more expensive) Popayan vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 28% more expensive) Popayan vs Duran (Duran is 75% more expensive) Popayan vs Machala (Machala is 29% more expensive) Popayan vs Manta (Manta is 88% more expensive) Popayan vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 65% more expensive) Popayan vs Loja (Loja is 34% more expensive) Popayan vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 41% more expensive)
Peru
Popayan vs Lima (Lima is 113% more expensive) Popayan vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 21% more expensive) Popayan vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 51% more expensive) Popayan vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 11% more expensive) Popayan vs Callao (Callao is 69% more expensive) Popayan vs Piura (Piura is 22% more expensive) Popayan vs Cusco (Cusco is 39% more expensive) Popayan vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 7% more expensive) Popayan vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 28% more expensive) Popayan vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 47% more expensive)
Venezuela
Popayan vs Caracas (Caracas is 126% more expensive) Popayan vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 53% more expensive) Popayan vs Valencia (Valencia is 69% more expensive) Popayan vs Maracay (Maracay is 57% more expensive) Popayan vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 55% more expensive) Popayan vs Barinas (Barinas is 73% more expensive) Popayan vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 93% more expensive) Popayan vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 105% more expensive) Popayan vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 88% more expensive) Popayan vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 97% more expensive)
Colombia
Popayan vs Bogota (Bogota is 88% more expensive) Popayan vs Medellin (Medellin is 89% more expensive) Popayan vs Cali (Cali is 59% more expensive) Popayan vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 71% more expensive) Popayan vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 62% more expensive) Popayan vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 19% more expensive) Popayan vs Soacha (Soacha is 62% more expensive) Popayan vs Soledad (Soledad is 82% more expensive) Popayan vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 3% more expensive) Popayan vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 39% more expensive)
Brazil
Popayan vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 119% more expensive) Popayan vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 107% more expensive) Popayan vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 74% more expensive) Popayan vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 55% more expensive) Popayan vs Salvador (Salvador is 60% more expensive) Popayan vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 70% more expensive) Popayan vs Manaus (Manaus is 73% more expensive) Popayan vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 66% more expensive) Popayan vs Recife (Recife is 68% more expensive) Popayan vs Goiania (Goiania is 42% more expensive)
Argentina
Popayan vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 97% more expensive) Popayan vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 101% more expensive) Popayan vs Rosario (Rosario is 37% more expensive) Popayan vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 50% more expensive) Popayan vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 62% more expensive) Popayan vs Salta (Salta is 58% more expensive) Popayan vs San Juan (San Juan is 42% more expensive) Popayan vs Lanus (Lanus is 75% more expensive) Popayan vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 16% less expensive) Popayan vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 53% more expensive)
Bolivia
Popayan vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 65% more expensive) Popayan vs La Paz (La Paz is 46% more expensive) Popayan vs El Alto (El Alto is 39% more expensive) Popayan vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 16% more expensive) Popayan vs Sucre (Sucre is 43% more expensive) Popayan vs Oruro (Oruro is 30% more expensive) Popayan vs Potosi (Potosi is 8% more expensive) Popayan vs Tarija (Tarija is 36% more expensive) Popayan vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 16% more expensive) Popayan vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 67% more expensive)
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Popayan vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 44% more expensive) Popayan vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 15% more expensive) Popayan vs Luque (Luque is 31% more expensive) Popayan vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 34% more expensive) Popayan vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 13% more expensive) Popayan vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 11% less expensive) Popayan vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 11% more expensive) Popayan vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 16% more expensive) Popayan vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 17% more expensive)