Moving to Colombia from Turkey
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkey to Colombia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkey to Colombia, you would find that Colombia is 3.5% cheaper than Turkey overall. A TRY3,535,688 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly COP157,902,221 in Colombia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Turkey and Colombia.
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,535,688 → COP157,902,221
To maintain the same standard of living in Colombia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.1% less
Groceries
pay 30.7% more
Transportation
pay 14.4% more
Housing
pay 15.2% more
Childcare
pay 49.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.6% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Colombia compared to Turkey.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Turkey performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Colombia performs significantly better than Turkey across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Colombia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Colombia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Turkey generally does better on family life, though Colombia leads in infant mortality.
Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ankara | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
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| Month | Ankara | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) |
| May | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) |
| Jun | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) |
| Aug | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) |
| Sep | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) |
| Nov | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) |
Data:
Turkish State Meteorological Service,
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey and Colombia. To live, work, or study long-term in Colombia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Colombia's immigration authority.
Turkey passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Free
Colombia passport holder visiting Turkey
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 Colombia than Turkey?
On average Colombia is about 35% less expensive than Turkey, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Colombia?
Budget about COP39,475,555 for 3 months in Colombia (based on a TRY3,535,688 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Colombia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Colombia: 17.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Colombia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Turkey performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey. About 51% of people in Colombia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Turkey?
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in suicide rate. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Colombia compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Bogota is 61°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Bogota receives around 31.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language in Colombia is Spanish. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
