# Colombia's Grilled Chicken Price Soars 6.78% in a Year

> Colombia's grilled chicken prices jumped 6.78% annually, driven by labor costs and food shortages.
- Title: Colombia's Grilled Chicken Price Soars 6.78% in a Year
- Summary: Colombia's grilled chicken prices jumped 6.78% annually, driven by labor costs and food shortages.
- Keywords: pollo asado, colombia, dane, inflacion, labor costs, food supply, Infobae
- Source: Infobae — https://infobae.com/colombia/2026/11/10/se-disparo-el-costo-del-pollo-asado-en-colombia-subio-678-en-un-ano
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## Grilled Chicken Price Surge
Colombia's average grilled chicken price reached $43,703 in October after a 6.78% annual increase.
## Medellín's Highest Price
Medellín had the highest price at $52,670, an 18.42% annual increase from the previous year.
## Price Variations by City
Villavicencio and Bogotá followed with $44,800 and $44,520, while Tunja had the lowest at $36,450.
## Economic Factors Behind the Rise
Labor costs, utilities, and rent pressures drove the price increase, not just chicken prices.
## Analyst Insights
Nicolás Cruz Walteros noted that food staples like corn and soy impact chicken production costs.
## El Niño and Future Pressures
El Niño weather and labor cost hikes could keep chicken prices rising through 2026.
## Inflation Projections
Colombia's food inflation is expected to reach 9.5% by year-end, driven by seasonal factors and weather.
## Key takeaway

Colombia's grilled chicken prices rose 6.78% yearly due to labor, utilities, and food supply costs.