Índice del Chocoramo: cómo ha evolucionado la inflación en Colombia en 10 años con base al precio de este producto

Periodista Portafolio31.12.2025 10:17 Actualizado: 31.12.2025 10:53

Índice del Chocoramo: cómo ha evolucionado la inflación en Colombia en 10 años con base al precio de este producto

TL;DR

  • The 'Chocoramo Index' in Colombia is used to measure inflation and minimum wage changes.
  • It emulates The Economist's Big Mac Index by comparing the price of a popular product (Chocoramo) to the minimum salary.
  • In 2016, the minimum wage was $689,455 and a Chocoramo cost $1,100, allowing 626 units to be purchased.
  • Projections for 2026 indicate a minimum wage of $1,750,905 and a Chocoramo price of $3,100, allowing for the purchase of 564 units.
  • Over a decade, the minimum wage increased by 153.8%, while the Chocoramo price rose by 181.8%.