Moving to Texas from Colombia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Colombia to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Colombia to Texas, you would find that Texas is 52.5% more expensive than Colombia overall. A COP240,000,000 salary in Colombia would need to be roughly $114,000 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Austin averages 79°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Colombia and Texas.
What does your salary buy?
COP240,000,000 → $114,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 76.4% more
Groceries
pay 39.8% more
Transportation
pay 0.5% less
Housing
pay 94.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 70.9% 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 Texas.
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
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- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Colombia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Texas compared to Colombia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Colombia performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas 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
Texas performs significantly better than Colombia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Colombia performs better than Texas across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bogota | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Bogota | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) |
| May | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) |
| Jun | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) |
| Jul | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) |
| Nov | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) |
| Dec | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°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 Texas than Colombia?
On average Texas is around 52% pricier than Colombia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Budget about $28,500 for 3 months in Texas (based on a COP240,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Texas?
From major Texas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colombia and Texas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Colombia?
Colombia performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Colombia?
The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In Colombia, the official language is Spanish.
