Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,984 (€5.73) | €9 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,063 (€4.15) | €5.45 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,415 (€1.70) | €3.75 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,932 (€0.67) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,377 (€1.23) | €3.25 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,814 (€0.65) | €1.35 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,233 (€1.66) | €4.12 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,521 (€1.27) | €1.36 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,308 (€0.53) | €0.68 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,075 (€0.71) | €1.14 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,120 (€10) | €8 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,331 (€0.99) | €2.02 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,964 (€0.45) | €0.90 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,954,160 (€678) | €426 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,560,770 (€358) | €302 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,578 (€55) | €122 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,926,560 (€442) | €316 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,097,510 (€252) | €245 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,131 (€36) | €94 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,671 (€16) | €21 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,179,780 (€271) | €351 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,112 (€74) | €71 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,712 (€4.52) | €10 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,884 (€2.50) | €5.67 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 40% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,850 (€39) | €83 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,551 (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$269,143 (€62) | €70 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,089 (€48) | €71 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,142,800 (€13,344) | €23,202 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,429 (€0.56) | €1.57 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,914 (€31) | €39 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,619 (€6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,309 (€3.51) | €3.23 | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,273 (€3.51) | €5.59 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$92,779 (€21) | €32 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,034 (€3.91) | €3.88 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,529 (€3.11) | €3.80 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,819 (€3.86) | €3.50 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,561 (€1.51) | €1.53 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,587 (€1.05) | €1.83 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,072 (€5.75) | €11 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$37,601 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,389 (€5.83) | €15 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,225 (€23) | €38 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$105,321 (€24) | €46 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,705 (€5.67) | €7 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,796 (€1.79) | €3.40 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,526 (€0.81) | €3.22 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (€406) | €792 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (€0.06) | €0.24 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,828 (€32) | €38 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,679 (€1.76) | €4.08 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €933 (COL$4,066,517) in Bogotá.
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