- Cost of Living
- United States
- Colombia
- Boulder, Colorado
- Bogotá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Boulder, Colorado (United States) and Bogotá (Colombia)
| Food | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $13.40 (COL$24,651) | COL$10,974 | 125% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.88 (COL$12,647) | COL$13,374 | 5% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.66 (COL$8,579) | COL$6,250 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3 (COL$5,519) | COL$2,442 | 126% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.70 (COL$4,967) | COL$4,125 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.50 (COL$6,439) | COL$2,852 | 126% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (COL$11,038) | COL$5,807 | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3 (COL$5,519) | COL$4,065 | 36% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4 (COL$7,358) | COL$3,108 | 137% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2 (COL$3,679) | COL$2,427 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$27,594) | COL$30,273 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (COL$3,118) | COL$3,717 | 16% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.33 (COL$4,292) | COL$1,610 | 167% |
| Housing | 10% | ||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,238 (COL$2,276,505) | COL$2,389,190 | 5% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (COL$257,544) | COL$269,286 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $53 (COL$98,112) | COL$87,917 | 12% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (COL$1,471,680) | COL$1,457,060 | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $70 (COL$128,772) | COL$186,000 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9.50 (COL$17,476) | COL$13,185 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (COL$49,209) | COL$6,281 | 683% |
| Clothes | 52% | ||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $59 (COL$108,536) | COL$187,800 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $30 (COL$55,188) | COL$153,476 | 64% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $77 (COL$141,036) | COL$222,174 | 37% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $85 (COL$156,366) | COL$168,182 | 7% |
| Transportation | 37% | ||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 (COL$45,070,200) | COL$45,666,700 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (COL$1,582) | COL$2,411 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $80 (COL$147,168) | COL$79,794 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | COL$18,098 | - |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8 (COL$14,717) | COL$12,750 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | COL$18,091 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (COL$4,906) | COL$8,095 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3 (COL$5,519) | COL$10,985 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (COL$4,139) | COL$5,692 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.88 (COL$5,289) | COL$4,453 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (COL$27,594) | COL$12,520 | 120% |
| Entertainment | 42% | ||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (COL$79,103) | COL$48,208 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19.80 (COL$36,424) | COL$20,250 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (COL$103,018) | COL$94,042 | 10% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $89 (COL$164,031) | COL$120,741 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (COL$14,717) | COL$16,862 | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.03 (COL$7,414) | COL$4,292 | 73% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.20 (COL$7,726) | COL$5,150 | 50% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $400 (COL$735,840) | COL$325,375 | 126% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$319 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $67 (COL$123,253) | COL$136,316 | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.40 (COL$9,934) | COL$4,295 | 131% |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,375 prices entered by 675 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia)
For example, you would need at least COL$14,565,055
($7,918)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
COL$11,718,750
in Bogotá.