- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Bogotá
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,477 (C$3.49) | C$15 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$7,477 (C$3.49) | C$9 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,880 (C$3.21) | C$5.69 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,644 (C$0.77) | C$2.17 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,726 (C$2.21) | C$4.84 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,951 (C$1.38) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,014 (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,192 (C$2.43) | C$4.00 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,369 (C$1.11) | C$3.31 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,387 (C$0.65) | C$3.07 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,499 (C$15) | C$16 | - 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,821 (C$1.78) | C$2.51 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (C$1.74) | C$2.07 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$793,284 (C$371) | C$1,576 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,620,030 (C$757) | C$1,122 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$441,068 (C$206) | C$109 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,002,080 (C$935) | C$1,019 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$1,060,500 (C$495) | C$774 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$215,106 (C$100) | C$66 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$37,333 (C$17) | C$40 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,406,080 (C$657) | C$377 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$283,936 (C$133) | C$98 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,297 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$21,632 (C$10) | C$23 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 85% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,817 (C$84) | C$59 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$192,927 (C$90) | C$40 | + 124% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,633 (C$121) | C$93 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$243,854 (C$114) | C$92 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$64,805,700 (C$30,269) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,696 (C$0.79) | C$1.26 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$42,009 (C$20) | C$65 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,778 (C$12) | C$31 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,275 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,318 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$111,608 (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$14,626 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,066 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,448 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 155% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,214 (C$2.90) | C$3.09 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,273 (C$2.00) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,774 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,750 (C$27) | C$46 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,489 (C$11) | C$26 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$129,650 (C$61) | C$101 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$74,665 (C$35) | C$87 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,746 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,505 (C$2.57) | C$5.53 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,184 (C$1.02) | C$5.67 | - 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,150 (C$807) | C$549 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$283 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$131,412 (C$61) | C$35 | + 75% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,979
(COL$6,378,889)
in Bogotá.
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