Moving to New Jersey from Colombia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Colombia to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Colombia to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 3.5 times more expensive than Colombia overall. A COP247,099,766 salary in Colombia would need to be roughly $189,861 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Colombia and New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
COP247,099,766 → $189,861
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.1 times more
Groceries
pay 2.8 times more
Transportation
pay 81.0% more
Housing
pay 4.8 times more
Childcare
pay 6.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.0 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Colombia to New Jersey.
people moved from Colombia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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12.817,604
Colombia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Colombia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Colombia performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Jersey performs significantly better than Colombia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New Jersey performs significantly better than Colombia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New Jersey performs significantly better than Colombia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bogota | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Bogota | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Colombia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New Jersey than Colombia?
On average New Jersey is around 153% pricier than Colombia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
Budget about $47,465 for 3 months in New Jersey (based on a COP247,099,766 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from New Jersey?
From major New Jersey cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colombia and New Jersey are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Colombia?
Colombia performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Colombia?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.
What language do they speak in New Jersey?
The official language in New Jersey is English. In Colombia, the official language is Spanish.
