GENERAL INFORMATION
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Hostels/Hotels
A hostel bed can be found for 15,000 COP - 25,000 COP ($8.30 - $13.85, at the
Mar. 2013 exchange rate of 1,806 COP).
A single room in a hotel can be found for 25,000 COP - 60,000 COP ($13.85 -
$33.20). This could be a decent room depending on the location in Colombia.
Prices for double rooms vary from 10,000 COP more than the single rate to
double the single rate.
Restaurants
You can find a typical plate of Colombian food for 4,000 COP - 25,000 COP ($2.20
- $13.85). It depends on the quality of food and the type of establishment.
A good sit-down meal costs a minimum of 12,000 COP - 25,000 COP ($6.65-
$13.85) for international food.
Street
Travelers who can eat off the street can get by the cheapest. A traveler can eat
like a king all day for 10,000 COP - 20,000 COP ($5.55 - $11.10) depending on
their personal levels of intake.
Grocery Stores
Food costs in stores are similar to Western style supermarkets. Costs for typical
Colombian staple items may be lower. If you want imported goods the cost will
greatly increase.
Personal Items
Shampoo, batteries, deodorant, sunscreen and other personal items carry a
slightly higher price tag than in western countries. You can basically find any
item available in your own country, but you may want to stock up if you want to
pinch pennies.