Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Lille, France
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 55% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,314 (€5.78) | €15 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,990 (€4.28) | €8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,508 (€1.79) | €5.83 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,940 (€0.70) | €1.12 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,515 (€1.31) | €3.32 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,868 (€0.68) | €1.98 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,401 (€1.76) | €7 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,486 (€1.30) | €1.94 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,234 (€0.53) | €1.79 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,086 (€0.73) | €2.25 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,136 (€10) | €6 | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,304 (€1.02) | €1.70 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,032 (€0.48) | €1.06 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,089,670 (€735) | €1,120 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,574,890 (€375) | €841 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,339 (€56) | €118 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,984,210 (€472) | €657 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,096,440 (€261) | €543 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$163,822 (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,516 (€17) | €28 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,202,170 (€286) | €322 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$339,794 (€81) | €91 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,424 (€5.09) | €10 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,524 (€2.26) | €13 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,981 (€40) | €92 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$109,090 (€26) | €37 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$256,039 (€61) | €89 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$217,381 (€52) | €90 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,685,600 (€14,193) | €22,770 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,471 (€0.59) | €1.41 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,273 (€31) | €51 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,125 (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 21% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,518 (€3.45) | €5.32 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,522 (€3.45) | €4.13 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,866 (€22) | €24 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,095 (€4.30) | €3.81 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,237 (€3.15) | €3.42 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,408 (€3.90) | €3.93 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,586 (€1.57) | €1.60 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,672 (€1.11) | €2.23 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,368 (€5.79) | €23 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,861 (€9) | €37 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,135 (€5.98) | €21 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$97,700 (€23) | €79 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,327 (€24) | €47 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$23,839 (€5.67) | €8 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,397 (€1.76) | €3.07 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,612 (€0.86) | €5.26 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,805,090 (€429) | €441 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$228 (€0.05) | €0.22 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$140,281 (€33) | €35 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,531 (€1.79) | €7 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,801 (COL$7,573,251) in Bogotá.
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