Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Bogotá

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$9,643,607
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$4,726,480
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 83% of cities in Latin America (25 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 89% of cities in the World (168 out of 189)
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List of prices in Bogotá
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$36,199
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$28,614
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$11,066
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,867
12 eggs, large COL$9,956
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$3,829
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$12,880
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$9,789
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,331
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,865
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$54,854
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,778
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$3,026
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$3,915,060
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,187,260
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$293,677
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,582,130
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,403,370
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$220,476
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$71,492
40” flat screen tv COL$1,624,830
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$481,097
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$25,772
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$14,509
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$235,876
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$173,412
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$397,515
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$343,148
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$73,113,100
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,689
Monthly ticket public transport COL$145,235
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$20,867
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$22,930
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$37,295
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$114,530
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$24,187
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$16,331
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$22,446
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$8,788
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,162
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$36,100
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$48,082
2 tickets to the movies COL$38,732
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$137,540
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$159,296
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$42,010
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$10,642
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$5,422
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$3,227,680
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$227
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$125,506
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$9,067
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 2,449 prices entered by 350 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Bogotá position in our World Ranking

the world
168th
out of 189
latin america
25th
out of 30

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