Travel budget and cost of living in Leticia (Colombia) how much does a trip cost?

Leticia travel budget

Leticia: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Leticia

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Leticia for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Leticia compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Leticia in 2024 is 64% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Leticia in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Leticia by expense type

Restaurant budget in Leticia

Lunch

$ 4.4/person
( $ 4.4)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 7.9/person
( $ 7.9)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 3.9/person
($ 2.9 to $ 4.9)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 0.6 for 330ml
( $ 0.6)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 0.6/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
( $ 0.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
( $ 0.3)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Leticia

1-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 21 to $ 110)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 16 to $ 165)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 68/night
($ 22 to $ 166)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 58/night
($ 38 to $ 98)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 49/month
($ 21 to $ 110)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 60/month
($ 32 to $ 116)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 71/month
($ 23 to $ 155)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 26/month
($ 18 to $ 46)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 103/month
($ 29 to $ 260)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Leticia

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
( $ 1.8)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
( $ 0.5)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
( $ 1.1)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
( $ 1.7)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 1.9/kg
( $ 1.9)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
( $ 2.3)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.8/kg
( $ 1.8)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
( $ 0.4)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Leticia

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
( $ 1.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
( $ 0.5)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.2
( $ 1.2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 34/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 97)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Leticia

Tennis

$ 5.7/hr
( $ 5.7)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Leticia

Cigarettes

$ 1.2/pack
( $ 1.2)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 39
( $ 39)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 23
( $ 23)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Bogota

$ 526
(fair price: $ 430)

New York City → Bogota

$ 522
(fair price: $ 448)

Toronto → Bogota

$ 609
(fair price: $ 507)

London → Bogota

$ 965
(fair price: $ 851)

Sydney → Bogota

$ 1857
(fair price: $ 1631)

Montreal → Bogota

$ 618
(fair price: $ 515)