- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia compared to Albacete, Spain
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,477 (€2.19) | €11 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$7,477 (€2.19) | €6 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,173 (€2.10) | €3.38 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,644 (€0.48) | €2.61 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$4,734 (€1.38) | €1.93 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,957 (€0.86) | €1.63 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,014 (€2.05) | €5.67 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,191 (€1.52) | €1.68 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,327 (€0.68) | €1.38 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$1,387 (€0.41) | €1.05 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$31,699 (€9) | €3.38 | + 175% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,791 (€1.11) | €1.33 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,726 (€1.09) | €0.50 | + 118% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$793,284 (€232) | €600 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,622,200 (€474) | €450 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$441,996 (€129) | €90 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,021,360 (€591) | €388 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$1,060,500 (€310) | €333 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$264,598 (€77) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$37,333 (€11) | €30 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | COL$1,416,780 (€414) | €392 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$289,984 (€85) | €55 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,297 (€5.35) | €7 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$21,632 (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 56% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$179,402 (€52) | €75 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$189,564 (€55) | €23 | + 138% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$259,480 (€76) | €65 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$243,854 (€71) | €65 | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$64,137,800 (€18,747) | €22,500 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$1,696 (€0.50) | €1.20 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$42,009 (€12) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,778 (€8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$12,896 (€3.77) | €6 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,903 (€7) | €3.00 | + 123% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$111,752 (€33) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$14,626 (€4.28) | €4.50 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,827 (€4.04) | €2.50 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,448 (€4.52) | €3.75 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,214 (€1.82) | €1.20 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,273 (€1.25) | €1.50 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$15,774 (€4.61) | €9 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$61,280 (€18) | €21 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,679 (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,456 (€40) | €54 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$74,665 (€22) | €32 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,595 (€6) | €5.00 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,556 (€1.62) | €1.63 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$2,184 (€0.64) | €3.32 | - 81% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,728,150 (€505) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$283 (€0.08) | €0.21 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$132,165 (€39) | €58 | - 33% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,601 (€1.64) | €4.30 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 22% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,253
(COL$4,287,426)
in Bogotá.
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