Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$18,318 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,284 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,419 (C$2.83) | C$5.78 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,886 (C$1.10) | C$1.98 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,644 (C$2.15) | C$4.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,555 (C$0.97) | C$3.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,977 (C$3.04) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,897 (C$1.86) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,254 (C$0.86) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,888 (C$1.10) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,285 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,156 (C$1.58) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,259 (C$0.86) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,101,680 (C$1,181) | C$2,136 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,601,150 (C$610) | C$1,241 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$283,262 (C$108) | C$133 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,076,890 (C$791) | C$1,120 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,074,890 (C$409) | C$806 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$180,472 (C$69) | C$66 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$82,060 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,259,640 (C$480) | C$311 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$351,872 (C$134) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,058 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,786 (C$4.49) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$176,235 (C$67) | C$60 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$99,471 (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$261,263 (C$99) | C$98 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$208,252 (C$79) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$54,785,700 (C$20,863) | C$22,935 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,237 (C$1.23) | C$1.39 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$128,186 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$16,176 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,202 (C$7) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,766 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$75,904 (C$29) | C$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,729 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,337 (C$5.46) | C$3.85 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,717 (C$5.99) | C$4.28 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,619 (C$2.52) | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,767 (C$1.82) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,756 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,169 (C$16) | C$52 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,727 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$93,668 (C$36) | C$117 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$105,605 (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,050 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,808 (C$2.59) | C$5.42 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,541 (C$1.73) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,615,490 (C$615) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$125,747 (C$48) | C$35 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,515 (C$2.48) | C$11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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