Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,314 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,990 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,508 (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,939 (R$ 4.48) | R$ 4.00 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,514 (R$ 8) | R$ 24 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,868 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,344 (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,486 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,227 (R$ 3.39) | R$ 10 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,086 (R$ 4.70) | R$ 60 | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$42,136 (R$ 64) | R$ 120 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,304 (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,032 (R$ 3.10) | R$ 3.00 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 6% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,076,670 (R$ 4,688) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,574,890 (R$ 2,400) | R$ 1,450 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$237,339 (R$ 362) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,984,210 (R$ 3,024) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,096,440 (R$ 1,671) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$163,822 (R$ 250) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,516 (R$ 109) | R$ 70 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,201,120 (R$ 1,830) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$339,794 (R$ 518) | R$ 300 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,039 (R$ 32) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,524 (R$ 15) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 77% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,981 (R$ 259) | R$ 80 | + 224% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$109,090 (R$ 166) | R$ 60 | + 177% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$256,039 (R$ 390) | R$ 500 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$217,381 (R$ 331) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,685,600 (R$ 90,954) | R$ 15,000 | + 506% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,471 (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.46 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,755 (R$ 202) | R$ 227 | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,128 (R$ 41) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,518 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$14,522 (R$ 22) | R$ 50 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$89,853 (R$ 137) | R$ 300 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,095 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,237 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,408 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,586 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,600 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,368 (R$ 37) | R$ 60 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$35,861 (R$ 55) | R$ 200 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,135 (R$ 38) | R$ 80 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$97,700 (R$ 149) | R$ 300 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$102,327 (R$ 156) | R$ 80 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$23,839 (R$ 36) | R$ 80 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,453 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,612 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 5.00 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,805,090 (R$ 2,751) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$228 (R$ 0.35) | R$ 0.50 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$140,281 (R$ 214) | R$ 300 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,531 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.00 | + 130% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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