Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,984 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,063 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,415 (C$2.58) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (C$1.02) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,414 (C$1.89) | C$4.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,814 (C$0.98) | C$3.04 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,233 (C$2.52) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,521 (C$1.92) | C$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,308 (C$0.80) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,080 (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,910 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,331 (C$1.51) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,964 (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,964,970 (C$1,033) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,545,980 (C$538) | C$1,241 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,578 (C$83) | C$133 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,948,840 (C$679) | C$1,120 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,091,470 (C$380) | C$806 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,131 (C$54) | C$66 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,671 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,179,780 (C$411) | C$311 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,112 (C$112) | C$97 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,712 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,012 (C$3.84) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,850 (C$59) | C$60 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,551 (C$37) | C$39 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$269,143 (C$94) | C$98 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,089 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,137,600 (C$20,598) | C$22,935 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,429 (C$0.85) | C$1.39 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,079 (C$47) | C$67 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,646 (C$9) | - | - | |
| 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$15,309 (C$5.33) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,273 (C$5.32) | C$22 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$92,779 (C$32) | C$77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,034 (C$5.93) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,529 (C$4.71) | C$3.85 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,819 (C$5.86) | C$4.28 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,561 (C$2.29) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,587 (C$1.60) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,072 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,870 (C$13) | C$52 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,856 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,225 (C$35) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$105,692 (C$37) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,597 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,816 (C$2.72) | C$5.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,526 (C$1.23) | C$7 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (C$617) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,828 (C$48) | C$35 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,641 (C$2.66) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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