- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Bogotá
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,477 (C$3.15) | C$14 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$7,477 (C$3.15) | C$8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,874 (C$3.32) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,644 (C$0.69) | C$2.40 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,773 (C$2.01) | C$4.13 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,065 (C$1.71) | C$2.54 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,014 (C$2.96) | C$9 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,358 (C$2.26) | C$3.55 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,811 (C$1.19) | C$3.02 | - 61% | |
| 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$38,478 (C$16) | C$15 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,993 (C$1.68) | C$2.18 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (C$1.57) | C$1.87 | - 16% | |
| 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$335) | C$1,186 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,631,320 (C$688) | C$982 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$473,607 (C$200) | C$104 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,984,020 (C$837) | C$919 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$1,040,510 (C$439) | C$695 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$233,834 (C$99) | C$64 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$37,333 (C$16) | C$39 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,423,340 (C$600) | C$393 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$252,397 (C$106) | C$111 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,290 (C$9) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,986 (C$2.52) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,450 (C$76) | C$61 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$164,346 (C$69) | C$41 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$234,362 (C$99) | C$95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,867 (C$89) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,384,200 (C$23,782) | C$23,851 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,696 (C$0.72) | C$1.19 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$42,009 (C$18) | C$47 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$21,395 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,280 (C$5.60) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,503 (C$5.70) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$63,244 (C$27) | C$85 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,253 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,534 (C$4.86) | C$2.88 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,354 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,542 (C$2.76) | C$3.16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,401 (C$1.86) | C$2.53 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,449 (C$5.25) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$47,172 (C$20) | C$45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,666 (C$10) | C$26 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$85,127 (C$36) | C$84 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$74,665 (C$31) | C$89 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,993 (C$8) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,591 (C$2.36) | C$5.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,184 (C$0.92) | C$5.43 | - 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$570,142 (C$240) | C$141 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$283 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$146,780 (C$62) | C$34 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (C$2.36) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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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$1,929
(COL$4,572,273)
in Bogotá.
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