Colombia, paid in AUD.
Mountains, Caribbean coast and coffee country, with a peso that rewards timing.
Pricier. Exchange rate alone: −8.3%. Local prices: +5.9%.
- Lean
- A$60
- Comfort
- A$341
The short answerIn AUD, as of November 12, 2026
Colombia: as of November 12, 2026, 10.1% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in AUD (Australian dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −8.3%, and prices in the country rose +5.9%. A mid-range day costs about A$140 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (−10.1%) and SEK did worst (−20.8%).
What AUD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$140−10.1%
- Norwegian kronekr 917−10.3%
- South African randR 1,593−11.0%
- British pound£72−13.7%
- UAE dirhamAED 352−13.9%
- Singapore dollarS$123−14.4%
- US dollar$96−14.4%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,786−15.6%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$173−15.6%
- Canadian dollarC$137−16.5%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$752−16.6%
- Indian rupee₹8,984−18.2%
- Brazilian realR$535−18.4%
- Japanese yen¥15,300−18.4%
- Euro€87−18.5%
- Danish kronekr 647−19.5%
- Swiss francCHF 80−20.0%
- Swedish kronakr 957−20.8%
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