Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,314 (€5.58) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,990 (€4.13) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,508 (€1.72) | €3.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,939 (€0.67) | €0.97 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,514 (€1.27) | €2.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,868 (€0.66) | €1.87 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,344 (€1.69) | €5.47 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,486 (€1.26) | €1.70 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,227 (€0.51) | €1.22 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,086 (€0.71) | €1.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,136 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,304 (€0.99) | €2.45 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,032 (€0.47) | €1.18 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,076,670 (€706) | €1,020 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,574,890 (€361) | €836 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,339 (€54) | €155 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,984,210 (€455) | €779 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,096,440 (€252) | €531 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$163,822 (€38) | €123 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,516 (€16) | €29 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,201,120 (€276) | €383 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$339,794 (€78) | €117 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,039 (€4.83) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,524 (€2.19) | €10 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,981 (€39) | €79 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$109,090 (€25) | €43 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$256,039 (€59) | €93 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$217,381 (€50) | €129 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,685,600 (€13,699) | €23,515 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,471 (€0.57) | €1.34 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,755 (€30) | €48 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,128 (€6) | €28 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 32% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,518 (€3.33) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,522 (€3.33) | €9 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$89,853 (€21) | €26 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,095 (€4.15) | €4.50 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,237 (€3.04) | €3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,408 (€3.77) | €3.39 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,586 (€1.51) | €1.36 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,600 (€1.06) | €2.40 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,368 (€5.59) | €22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,861 (€8) | €35 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,135 (€5.77) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$97,700 (€22) | €48 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,327 (€23) | €51 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$23,839 (€5.47) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,453 (€1.71) | €3.09 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,612 (€0.83) | €4.65 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,805,090 (€414) | €438 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$228 (€0.05) | €0.23 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$140,281 (€32) | €27 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,531 (€1.73) | €6 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,636 (COL$7,130,030) in Bogotá.
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