- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Goiânia
- Bogotá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Goiânia (Brazil) and Bogotá (Colombia)
| Food | 6% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goiânia (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 16.50 (COL$14,969) | COL$10,974 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 12.93 (COL$11,726) | COL$13,374 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 3.36 (COL$3,046) | COL$6,250 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 1.93 (COL$1,751) | COL$2,442 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.21 (COL$2,916) | COL$4,125 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.83 (COL$2,567) | COL$2,852 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 5.33 (COL$4,839) | COL$5,807 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.64 (COL$3,304) | COL$4,065 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.67 (COL$3,327) | COL$3,108 | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.73 (COL$2,475) | COL$2,427 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (COL$17,237) | COL$30,273 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.37 (COL$3,963) | COL$3,717 | 7% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.57 (COL$2,329) | COL$1,610 | 45% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Goiânia (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,158 (COL$1,050,877) | COL$2,389,190 | 56% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 340 (COL$308,460) | COL$269,286 | 15% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 89 (COL$80,355) | COL$87,917 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,763 (COL$1,599,001) | COL$1,457,060 | 10% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 257 (COL$232,857) | COL$186,000 | 25% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 3.35 (COL$3,039) | COL$13,185 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (COL$9,072) | COL$6,281 | 44% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Goiânia (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 170 (COL$154,230) | COL$187,800 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 108 (COL$97,528) | COL$153,476 | 36% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 288 (COL$260,830) | COL$222,174 | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 113 (COL$102,064) | COL$168,182 | 39% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Goiânia (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 45,332 (COL$41,126,586) | COL$45,666,700 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.85 (COL$2,584) | COL$2,411 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 133 (COL$120,964) | COL$79,794 | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 20 (COL$18,513) | COL$18,031 | 3% |
| Personal Care | 40% | ||
| Personal Care in Goiânia (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 10 (COL$9,072) | COL$12,750 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 8.80 (COL$7,984) | COL$18,091 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.73 (COL$5,194) | COL$8,095 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8.82 (COL$8,006) | COL$10,985 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 1.75 (COL$1,588) | COL$5,692 | 72% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.82 (COL$2,555) | COL$4,453 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 15.50 (COL$14,062) | COL$12,520 | 12% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Goiânia (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 53 (COL$48,386) | COL$48,208 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 24 (COL$21,887) | COL$20,250 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 102 (COL$92,538) | COL$94,042 | 2% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 120 (COL$108,868) | COL$120,741 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16 (COL$14,516) | COL$16,862 | 14% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 3.50 (COL$3,175) | COL$4,292 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5 (COL$4,536) | COL$5,150 | 12% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 600 (COL$544,341) | COL$325,375 | 67% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1 (COL$907) | COL$319 | 184% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 95 (COL$86,172) | COL$136,316 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5 (COL$4,536) | COL$4,295 | 6% |
| TOTAL | 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,460 prices entered by 680 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Goiânia (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
COL$9,765,625
in Bogotá
you would need to make just about COL$8,696,615
(R$ 9,586)
in Goiânia.