Town in Santander, Colombia
Cost of living in San Gil
How much a month costs in San Gil
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,060–1,660 ($3.5M–5.5M).
Prices in San Gil
Typical 2026 ranges in COP, rounded. US$ 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) | $40,000–70,000 | $12–21 |
Value for money: 77/100
A value score of 77/100 means San Gil gives more quality of life per dollar than 76% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 69/100. It's the 2nd 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 Gil
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 Gil?
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 San Gil?
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
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