- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Canada
- Bogotá
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,477 (C$3.39) | C$15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$7,477 (C$3.39) | C$9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,126 (C$3.23) | C$5.69 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,644 (C$0.75) | C$2.05 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,728 (C$2.15) | C$4.81 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,840 (C$1.29) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,014 (C$3.18) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,949 (C$2.25) | C$4.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,253 (C$1.02) | C$3.34 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,387 (C$0.63) | C$3.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,161 (C$14) | C$16 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,624 (C$1.64) | C$2.41 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (C$1.69) | C$2.01 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$793,284 (C$360) | C$1,651 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,551,770 (C$704) | C$1,142 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$513,688 (C$233) | C$102 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,877,370 (C$852) | C$1,038 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$1,053,900 (C$478) | C$779 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$276,297 (C$125) | C$66 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$37,333 (C$17) | C$39 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,356,320 (C$616) | C$351 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,933 (C$134) | C$86 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,696 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$26,945 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$174,598 (C$79) | C$59 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$168,274 (C$76) | C$40 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$250,285 (C$114) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$232,564 (C$106) | C$92 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,316,400 (C$29,644) | C$22,749 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,696 (C$0.77) | C$1.27 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$42,009 (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$21,206 (C$10) | C$31 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,636 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,492 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$127,582 (C$58) | C$82 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$16,103 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,328 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,718 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,204 (C$2.82) | C$3.09 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,402 (C$2.00) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,984 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$64,191 (C$29) | C$46 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,748 (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,834 (C$57) | C$101 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$74,665 (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,274 (C$10) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,488 (C$2.49) | C$5.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,184 (C$0.99) | C$5.67 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,515,540 (C$688) | C$549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$283 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$129,972 (C$59) | C$35 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (C$2.54) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,893
(COL$6,374,828)
in Bogotá.
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