Cuotas de administración hasta $200.000 más caras y otros precios que ya le están pegando al bolsillo en 2026
En vísperas de la llegada de la primera quincena de 2026, los colombianos intentan cuadrar las cuentas y proyectar las finanzas familiares en medio de...
TL;DR
- The minimum wage in Colombia increased by 23.7% to 2 million pesos for 2026.
- This wage increase directly benefits only 2.4 million formal workers; about 8.5 million other formal workers' salaries depend on company decisions.
- Over 13 million Colombians in the informal sector earn less than the minimum wage and do not fully benefit from the increase.
- Inflation is increasing costs for rent, utilities, food, public transportation, and toll roads.
- The cost of living, including basic goods like potatoes and bananas, has seen significant price increases.
- The cost of basic school supplies could increase by up to 20%.
- The government is considering measures to de-index the cost of Social Interest Housing (VIS) from the minimum wage to stabilize prices.
- Economic analysts predict an acceleration of inflation to 6.5% in 2026 due to increased disposable income and other factors.
- Public transport fares have increased, but the full impact of operational cost hikes has been partially absorbed by the government and the Metro company.