Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Colombia and Peru, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Colombia and Peru, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
17 of the 29 items cost less in Peru.
Bottled, convenience store
Colombia: ≈ $0.65 – $1.30 COL$2,000 – COL$4,000 Peru: ≈ $0.58 – $0.87 PEN 2–3 Cafe or street vendor
Colombia: ≈ $0.98 – $2 COL$3,000 – COL$6,000 Peru: ≈ $0.87 – $2 PEN 3–7 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Colombia: ≈ $2 – $3.90 COL$6,000 – COL$12,000 Peru: ≈ $1.50 – $3.50 PEN 5–12 Tourist area, main course
Colombia: ≈ $11 – $26 COL$35,000 – COL$80,000 Peru: ≈ $9 – $17 PEN 30–60 Local market or stand
Colombia: ≈ $1.60 – $3.90 COL$5,000 – COL$12,000 Peru: ≈ $2.30 – $5.80 PEN 8–20 Mixed drink, bar
Colombia: ≈ $8 – $13 COL$25,000 – COL$40,000 Peru: ≈ $7 – $12 PEN 25–40 House wine, restaurant
Colombia: ≈ $7 – $14 COL$21,740 – COL$43,480 Peru: ≈ $12 – $23 PEN 40–80 Cafe or street stall
Colombia: ≈ $0.98 – $2.60 COL$3,000 – COL$8,000 Peru: ≈ $0.87 – $1.70 PEN 3–6 Standard route
Colombia: ≈ $8 – $23 COL$25,000 – COL$70,000 Peru: ≈ $17 – $28 PEN 60–95 Metered or typical fare
Colombia: ≈ $1.50 – $2.10 COL$4,600 – COL$6,500 Peru: ≈ $2.30 – $4.40 PEN 8–15 Single ride
Colombia: ≈ $1.10 – $1.20 COL$3,500 – COL$3,700 Peru: ≈ $0.44 – $1 PEN 1.50–3.50 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Colombia: ≈ $2.60 – $6.50 COL$8,000 – COL$20,000 Peru: ≈ $3 – $12 PEN 10–40 Tourist shop
Colombia: ≈ $1.30 – $4.90 COL$4,000 – COL$15,000 Peru: ≈ $1.50 – $2.90 PEN 5–10 Tourist shop
Colombia: ≈ $7 – $15 COL$20,000 – COL$45,000 Peru: ≈ $4 – $10 PEN 15–35 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Colombia: ≈ $10 – $39 COL$30,000 – COL$120,000 Peru: ≈ $6 – $23 PEN 20–80 Data package
Colombia: ≈ $10 – $20 COL$30,000 – COL$60,000 Peru: ≈ $4 – $13 PEN 15–45 Pharmacy or shop
Colombia: ≈ $7 – $13 COL$20,000 – COL$40,000 Peru: ≈ $12 – $26 PEN 40–90 Supermarket
Colombia: ≈ $0.65 – $1.10 COL$2,000 – COL$3,500 Peru: ≈ $0.58 – $1.20 PEN 2–4 Pack of 20
Colombia: ≈ $2.90 – $3.90 COL$9,000 – COL$12,000 Peru: ≈ $4.60 – $5.80 PEN 16–20 Pack of 20 tablets
Colombia: ≈ $0.88 – $2.90 COL$2,700 – COL$9,000 Peru: ≈ $0.58 – $2.30 PEN 2–8 Spray or lotion
Colombia: ≈ $4.20 – $9.10 COL$13,000 – COL$28,000 Peru: ≈ $2.90 – $5.20 PEN 10–18 Local barbershop
Colombia: ≈ $5 – $11 COL$15,000 – COL$35,000 Peru: ≈ $2.90 – $8.70 PEN 10–30 Laundry service
Colombia: ≈ $2.90 – $5.20 COL$9,000 – COL$16,000 Peru: ≈ $1.20 – $2.90 PEN 4–10 Standard full-body massage
Colombia: ≈ $20 – $49 COL$60,000 – COL$150,000 Peru: ≈ $6 – $15 PEN 20–50 Basic cut, salon
Colombia: ≈ $5 – $20 COL$15,000 – COL$60,000 Peru: ≈ $7 – $29 PEN 25–100 Entrance ticket
Colombia: ≈ $3.30 – $9.80 COL$10,000 – COL$30,000 Peru: ≈ $3 – $12 PEN 10–40 Organized excursion
Colombia: ≈ $26 – $49 COL$80,000 – COL$150,000 Peru: ≈ $15 – $35 PEN 50–120 Organized excursion 6-8h
Colombia: ≈ $39 – $65 COL$120,000 – COL$200,000 Peru: ≈ $38 – $73 PEN 130–250 Local cuisine cooking class
Colombia: ≈ $26 – $65 COL$80,000 – COL$200,000 Peru: ≈ $44 – $58 PEN 150–200 Tourist prices are about 2.6× the fair price in Colombia and Peru alike.
Colombia 25th lowest of 60
Peru 27th lowest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Colombia Colombian restaurants often suggest a 10% "propina voluntaria" on the bill, you can accept or decline it. In Bogotá and Medellín, leaving the suggested amount is increasingly common and appreciated by waitstaff.
Peru Tip 10% in Peruvian restaurants, upscale restaurants in Lima often add a 10% service charge, so check first. At casual eateries, leaving 10% in cash is greatly appreciated. Tour guides in Cusco and Machu Picchu expect tips of 20–50 PEN per person per day.
Yes. In Peru you pay about 10% less than in Colombia at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Colombia 100, Peru 90 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 17 of the 29 items cost less in Peru.
A week is cheaper in Peru: about $185 at fair prices, against $215 in Colombia. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $510 in Colombia and $495 in Peru.
In Peru: food and drinks cost about 5% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $11 – $26 in Colombia and $9 – $17 in Peru, street food $1.60 – $3.90 and $2.30 – $5.80.
Tourist prices are about 2.6× the fair price in Colombia and Peru alike.
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Colombia vs Peru, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/colombia-vs-peru/
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