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Cost of Living in La Celia

La Celia, Risaralda, Colombia · Population 3,600

▼ -16% vs Colombia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$1,395,154 ($332)
Couple, monthly$2,482,409 ($591)
Family of four, monthly$3,216,422 ($766)

Estimated Prices in La Celia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$14,742 ($3.51)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$58,968 ($14.04)per meal
Cappuccino$4,423 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$334,152 ($79.56)per month
Monthly public transport pass$54,054 ($12.87)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$142,506 ($33.93)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$41,278 ($9.83)per month
Fitness club membership$41,278 ($9.83)per month
Cinema ticket$10,811 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$592,759 ($141)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$412,354 ($98.18)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,237,063 ($295)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in La Celia is $1,890,000 ($450) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $1,395,154 ($332) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $1,813,700 ($432) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($412,354 ($98)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare La Celia

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Nearby Cities

Santuario

9 km away · Risaralda

El Águila

11 km away · Valle del Cauca

Apía

13 km away · Risaralda

Viterbo

16 km away · Caldas

La Virginia

18 km away · Risaralda

Belalcázar

21 km away · Caldas

Ansermanuevo

23 km away · Valle del Cauca

Pueblo Rico

25 km away · Risaralda

Other Major Cities in Colombia

Bogotá

Bogotá · pop. 10,085,000

$2,072,575 ($493) / mo

Cali

Valle del Cauca · pop. 2,916,790

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Medellín

Antioquia · pop. 2,529,403

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Barranquilla

Atlántico · pop. 1,326,588

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Cartagena

Bolívar · pop. 914,552

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Bucaramanga

Santander · pop. 893,040

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Cúcuta

Norte de Santander · pop. 806,378

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Villavicencio

Meta · pop. 664,148

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Living in La Celia

La Celia is one of the key cities in Colombia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $1,395,154 ($332), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $412,354 ($98) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $3,216,422 ($766) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $2,482,409 ($591) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in La Celia is $1,890,000 ($450). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $1,813,700 ($432) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Celia expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $1,395,154 ($332) per month in La Celia including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Colombia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in La Celia?
A net salary of around $1,813,700 ($432) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Celia with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Celia is $1,890,000 ($450).
How much is rent in La Celia?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $592,759 ($141) per month in the city centre and $412,354 ($98) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,237,063 ($295).
Is La Celia cheaper than Colombia on average?
Yes — La Celia is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Colombia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in La Celia?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $334,152 ($80) in La Celia. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $14,742 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around $4,423 ($1).
How do transport costs in La Celia compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Celia is estimated at $54,054 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Celia are estimates based on Colombia national averages adjusted for city size (population 3,600). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.