¿Qué sube de precio con el aumento del salario mínimo desde el 1 de enero?
Desde este jueves 1 de enero de 2026, con el aumento del salario mínimo, decretado por el Gobierno Nacional en 23%, el más alto de la historia de Colombia, sube el costo de vida de los colombianos.
TL;DR
- The minimum wage in Colombia increased by 23% on January 1, 2026.
- This increase affects the cost of health copayments, traffic fines, notarial services, social security contributions for self-employed individuals, and the prices of social interest housing (VIP and VIS).
- The SOAT (mandatory vehicle insurance) will increase by 5.1% for taxis and motorcycles.
- Toll road prices are expected to increase by approximately 5% starting January 15.
- An increase in the minimum wage is linked to a rise in inflation.
- Experts suggest the minimum wage hike will have a general impact on prices of goods and services, particularly within the healthcare system.