Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Bogotá

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$9,840,904
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$4,911,109
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 75% of cities in Latin America (21 out of 28)
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 89% of cities in the World (134 out of 151)
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List of prices in Bogotá
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$36,434
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$29,032
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$11,389
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$5,091
12 eggs, large COL$9,577
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,110
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$14,198
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$9,072
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$5,021
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$4,183
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$51,116
2 liters of coca-cola COL$7,151
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$3,637
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$4,041,230
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,426,620
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$319,585
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,609,470
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,446,390
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$223,879
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$74,260
40” flat screen tv COL$1,533,310
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$424,280
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$22,715
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$13,861
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$241,917
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$160,834
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$384,542
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$316,537
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$75,046,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$4,083
Monthly ticket public transport COL$147,780
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$24,074
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$21,290
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$34,723
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$109,859
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$17,240
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$14,589
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$17,349
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$8,323
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,617
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$39,565
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$63,589
2 tickets to the movies COL$30,657
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$139,208
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$157,381
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$39,655
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$10,986
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$5,525
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$2,660,460
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$255
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$130,334
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$9,497
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 2,009 prices entered by 280 different people.
Latest price update: January 12, 2025

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Bogotá position in our World Ranking

the world
134th
out of 151
latin america
21st
out of 28

Cheapest and most expensive products in Bogotá compared to other cities:

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