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Cost of Living in La Dorada

La Dorada, Caldas, Colombia · Population 62,536

▼ -6% vs Colombia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$1,562,400 ($372)
Couple, monthly$2,783,760 ($663)
Family of four, monthly$3,610,488 ($860)

Estimated Prices in La Dorada

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$16,380 ($3.90)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$65,520 ($15.60)per meal
Cappuccino$4,914 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$371,280 ($88.40)per month
Monthly public transport pass$60,060 ($14.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$158,340 ($37.70)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$45,864 ($10.92)per month
Fitness club membership$45,864 ($10.92)per month
Cinema ticket$12,012 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$676,200 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$470,400 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,411,200 ($336)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in La Dorada is $2,100,000 ($500) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $1,562,400 ($372) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $2,031,120 ($484) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($470,400 ($112)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare La Dorada

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Nearby Cities

Puerto Salgar

2 km away · Cundinamarca

Caparrapí

23 km away · Cundinamarca

Honda

29 km away · Tolima

La Palma

32 km away · Cundinamarca

Yacopí

36 km away · Cundinamarca

Samaná

37 km away · Caldas

San Sebastián de Mariquita

38 km away · Tolima

Guaduas

43 km away · Cundinamarca

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 Dorada

La Dorada is one of the key cities in Colombia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $1,562,400 ($372), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $470,400 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $3,610,488 ($860) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $2,783,760 ($663) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in La Dorada is $2,100,000 ($500). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $2,031,120 ($484) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Dorada expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $1,562,400 ($372) per month in La Dorada including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Colombia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in La Dorada?
A net salary of around $2,031,120 ($484) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in La Dorada with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in La Dorada is $2,100,000 ($500).
How much is rent in La Dorada?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $676,200 ($161) per month in the city centre and $470,400 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,411,200 ($336).
Is La Dorada cheaper than Colombia on average?
Yes — La Dorada is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Colombia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in La Dorada?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $371,280 ($88) in La Dorada. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $16,380 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around $4,914 ($1).
How do transport costs in La Dorada compare?
A monthly public transport pass in La Dorada is estimated at $60,060 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for La Dorada are estimates based on Colombia national averages adjusted for city size (population 62,536). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.