Town in Boyacá, Colombia
Cost of living in Villa de Leyva
How much a month costs in Villa de Leyva
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,150–1,810 ($3.8M–6M).
Prices in Villa de Leyva
Typical 2026 ranges in COP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | COP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $35,000–70,000 | $11–21 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $180,000–450,000 | $54–136 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $12,000–25,000 | $3.6–7.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $35,000–75,000 | $11–23 |
| Cappuccino | $5,000–10,000 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $6,000–12,000 | $1.8–3.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $40,000–70,000 | $12–21 |
Value for money: 69/100
A value score of 69/100 means Villa de Leyva gives more quality of life per dollar than 68% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 7th 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 Villa de Leyva
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 Villa de Leyva?
About $604–876 on a lean budget, $1,150–1,810 for a comfortable month and $2,420–3,930 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Villa de Leyva?
A local meal is $12,000–25,000 ($3.6–7.5); a mid-range restaurant is $35,000–75,000 ($11–23) per person.
Is Colombia expensive?
Prices in Colombia are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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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.