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Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Bogotá

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$9,598,350
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$4,687,183
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 81% of cities in Latin America (26 out of 32)
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 88% of cities in the World (173 out of 196)
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List of prices in Bogotá
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$35,860
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$27,705
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$11,405
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,686
12 eggs, large COL$9,203
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,241
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$12,965
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$9,160
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,614
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,808
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$59,765
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,391
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$2,985
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$3,885,660
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,198,430
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$343,108
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,437,480
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,268,020
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$211,024
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$69,733
40” flat screen tv COL$1,535,270
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$528,717
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$26,284
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$14,016
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$200,832
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$138,378
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$394,816
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$285,467
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$78,910,100
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,678
Monthly ticket public transport COL$149,425
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$25,374
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$16,575
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$33,261
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$143,449
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$22,072
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$14,363
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$20,919
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$8,652
Tube of toothpaste COL$5,379
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$31,947
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$46,257
2 tickets to the movies COL$34,251
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$119,348
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$144,960
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$36,611
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$10,731
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,335
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$3,307,020
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$251
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$137,597
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$8,407
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 3,331 prices entered by 410 different people.
Latest price update: December 02, 2023

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Bogotá position in our World Ranking

the world
173rd
out of 196
latin america
26th
out of 32

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

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3rd
the world
4th
latin america
2nd
latin america
3rd
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3rd
latin america
3rd

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