Island in San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia
Cost of living in San Andrés
How much a month costs in San Andrés
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,660–2,570 ($5.5M–8.5M).
Prices in San Andrés
Typical 2026 ranges in COP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | COP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $50,000–110,000 | $15–33 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $250,000–600,000 | $75–181 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $18,000–35,000 | $5.4–10.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $50,000–110,000 | $15–33 |
| Cappuccino | $7,000–14,000 | $2.1–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $8,000–16,000 | $2.4–4.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $8,000–15,000 | $2.4–4.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $120,000–250,000 | $36–75 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $40,000–80,000 | $12–24 |
Value for money: 42/100
A value score of 42/100 means San Andrés gives more quality of life per dollar than 41% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 15th 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 San Andrés
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 San Andrés?
About $966–1,360 on a lean budget, $1,660–2,570 for a comfortable month and $3,020–5,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in San Andrés?
A local meal is $18,000–35,000 ($5.4–10.6); a mid-range restaurant is $50,000–110,000 ($15–33) 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.