- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Bogotá
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,477 (C$3.26) | C$14 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$7,477 (C$3.26) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,725 (C$3.36) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,644 (C$0.72) | C$2.38 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,651 (C$2.03) | C$4.08 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,226 (C$1.84) | C$2.62 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,014 (C$3.05) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,330 (C$2.32) | C$3.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,969 (C$1.29) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,387 (C$0.60) | C$2.89 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,430 (C$17) | C$16 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,880 (C$1.69) | C$2.31 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (C$1.62) | C$1.76 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$793,284 (C$345) | C$1,186 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,592,850 (C$694) | C$982 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$443,477 (C$193) | C$117 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,903,090 (C$829) | C$919 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$1,040,520 (C$453) | C$695 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$226,340 (C$99) | C$64 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$37,333 (C$16) | C$39 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,453,060 (C$633) | C$392 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$254,296 (C$111) | C$111 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,118 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,803 (C$2.53) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$183,970 (C$80) | C$61 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$152,610 (C$66) | C$41 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$205,792 (C$90) | C$87 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$55,980,800 (C$24,381) | C$22,684 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,696 (C$0.74) | C$1.19 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$42,009 (C$18) | C$47 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,011 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,570 (C$5.47) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,316 (C$5.80) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$60,007 (C$26) | C$85 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,253 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,025 (C$4.80) | C$3.90 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,002 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,143 (C$2.68) | C$3.21 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,422 (C$1.93) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,241 (C$5.33) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$46,362 (C$20) | C$43 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,087 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$85,127 (C$37) | C$84 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$74,665 (C$33) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,401 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,436 (C$2.37) | C$5.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,184 (C$0.95) | C$5.57 | - 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$559,999 (C$244) | C$141 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$283 (C$0.12) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$152,307 (C$66) | C$34 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (C$2.44) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,756
(COL$4,030,963)
in Bogotá.
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