Town in Antioquia, Colombia
Cost of living in Jardín
How much a month costs in Jardín
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,060–1,660 ($3.5M–5.5M).
Prices in Jardín
Typical 2026 ranges in COP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | COP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $30,000–65,000 | $9.1–19.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $150,000–350,000 | $45–106 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $12,000–22,000 | $3.6–6.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $30,000–65,000 | $9.1–19.6 |
| Cappuccino | $4,500–9,000 | $1.4–2.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $5,000–10,000 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $35,000–70,000 | $11–21 |
Value for money: 73/100
A value score of 73/100 means Jardín gives more quality of life per dollar than 72% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 16 places we cover in Colombia.
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Cost of living across Colombia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Salento | $1,060–1,660 | 75/100 |
| San Gil | $1,060–1,660 | 77/100 |
| Jardín | $1,060–1,660 | 73/100 |
| Minca | $1,060–1,750 | 71/100 |
| Palomino | $1,060–1,750 | 66/100 |
| Guatapé | $1,150–1,810 | 70/100 |
| Villa de Leyva | $1,150–1,810 | 69/100 |
| Pereira | $1,360–1,960 | 38/100 |
| Leticia | $1,360–1,960 | 58/100 |
| Santa Marta | $1,270–2,110 | 50/100 |
| Cali | $1,270–2,110 | 56/100 |
| Barranquilla | $1,270–2,110 | 56/100 |
| Medellín | $1,510–2,570 | 30/100 |
| Bogotá | $1,510–2,570 | 33/100 |
| San Andrés | $1,660–2,570 | 42/100 |
| Cartagena | $1,660–2,720 | 27/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Jardín
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Jardín?
About $543–785 on a lean budget, $1,060–1,660 for a comfortable month and $2,260–3,620 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Jardín?
A local meal is $12,000–22,000 ($3.6–6.6); a mid-range restaurant is $30,000–65,000 ($9.1–19.6) per person.
Is Colombia expensive?
Prices in Colombia are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.