UruguayUruguay

Colombia

Compared with Uruguay, using real observed prices.

Baseline: UruguayUruguay = 1×

ColombiaColombia vs UruguayUruguay
Overall verdict

ColombiaColombia is about 0.70× UruguayUruguay.

Average across 3 categories, 6 items with data

The shape of prices (vs UruguayUruguay = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Uruguay. A bar running right means Colombia is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than UruguayUruguay Uruguay = 1× ColombiaColombia is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.81
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.71
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.60

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.81
    ColombiaColombia UYU 8.01 USD 0.207
    UruguayUruguay UYU 9.87 USD 0.255
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.71
    ColombiaColombia UYU 240.42 COP 22,900
    UruguayUruguay UYU 339.00 UYU 339
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.63
    ColombiaColombia UYU 35.42 USD 0.915
    UruguayUruguay UYU 56.63 USD 1.463
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.58
    ColombiaColombia UYU 49.74 USD 1.285
    UruguayUruguay UYU 85.58 USD 2.211
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Colombia

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+77%
in COP
12950 → 22900
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+62%
in UYU

It rose 77% in local currency, but 62% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Colombia's inflation.