- 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$3.19) | C$14 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$7,477 (C$3.19) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,733 (C$3.30) | C$5.67 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,644 (C$0.70) | C$2.40 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,734 (C$2.02) | C$4.13 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,009 (C$1.71) | C$2.54 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,014 (C$2.99) | C$9 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,330 (C$2.27) | C$3.55 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,489 (C$1.06) | C$3.02 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,387 (C$0.59) | C$2.26 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$38,846 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,982 (C$1.70) | C$2.18 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (C$1.59) | C$1.87 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$793,284 (C$338) | C$1,186 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,639,610 (C$699) | C$982 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$452,366 (C$193) | C$104 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,975,120 (C$842) | C$919 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$1,021,230 (C$435) | C$695 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$248,514 (C$106) | C$64 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$37,333 (C$16) | C$39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,462,970 (C$624) | C$393 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$255,722 (C$109) | C$111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,967 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,936 (C$2.53) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$177,985 (C$76) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$165,252 (C$70) | C$41 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$237,225 (C$101) | C$95 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$218,640 (C$93) | C$87 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,783,000 (C$24,634) | C$23,851 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,696 (C$0.72) | C$1.19 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$42,009 (C$18) | C$47 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$13,043 (C$5.56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,231 (C$4.79) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,735 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$65,372 (C$28) | C$80 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,321 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,688 (C$4.98) | C$2.88 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,138 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,412 (C$2.73) | C$3.16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,428 (C$1.89) | C$2.53 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,594 (C$5.37) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,647 (C$21) | C$45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,031 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,158 (C$42) | C$84 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$74,665 (C$32) | C$89 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,869 (C$8) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,289 (C$2.25) | C$5.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,184 (C$0.93) | C$5.43 | - 83% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | COL$1,905,890 (C$813) | C$850 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$283 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$145,968 (C$62) | C$34 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (C$2.39) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,945
(COL$4,561,522)
in Bogotá.
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