Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,984 (£4.96) | £10 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,063 (£3.59) | £6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,415 (£1.47) | £3.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (£0.58) | £1.01 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,414 (£1.07) | £2.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,814 (£0.56) | £1.28 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,233 (£1.44) | £5.47 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,521 (£1.10) | £1.94 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,308 (£0.46) | £0.85 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,080 (£0.61) | £1.71 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,910 (£8) | £8 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,331 (£0.86) | £1.78 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,964 (£0.39) | £0.90 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,964,970 (£589) | £1,801 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,545,980 (£307) | £1,197 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,578 (£47) | £138 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,948,840 (£387) | £981 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,091,470 (£217) | £609 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,131 (£31) | £131 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,671 (£14) | £17 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,179,780 (£234) | £331 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,112 (£64) | £66 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,712 (£3.91) | £5.73 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,012 (£2.19) | £11 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,850 (£34) | £81 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,551 (£21) | £29 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$269,143 (£53) | £67 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,089 (£42) | £63 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 48% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,460,000 (£11,804) | £17,216 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,429 (£0.48) | £1.21 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,079 (£27) | £52 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,657 (£5.29) | £13 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,309 (£3.04) | £3.90 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,273 (£3.03) | £7 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$92,779 (£18) | £80 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,034 (£3.38) | £3.07 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,529 (£2.69) | £1.41 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,819 (£3.34) | £3.30 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,561 (£1.30) | £1.51 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,587 (£0.91) | £1.20 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,072 (£4.98) | £12 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 58% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,870 (£7) | £32 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,856 (£5.13) | £23 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,225 (£20) | £89 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$105,692 (£21) | £51 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,597 (£4.88) | £7 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,816 (£1.55) | £3.62 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,526 (£0.70) | £4.40 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (£352) | £401 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (£0.05) | £0.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,828 (£28) | £27 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,641 (£1.52) | £9 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,300 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,440 (COL$12,290,441) in Bogotá.
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