Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 50% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá (Colombia) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$26,081 (£5.20) | £10 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,952 (£3.58) | £6 | 42% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,564 (£1.51) | £3.36 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,922 (£0.58) | £1.01 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,362 (£1.07) | £2.86 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$2,833 (£0.56) | £1.28 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$7,236 (£1.44) | £5.47 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,549 (£1.11) | £1.94 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,238 (£0.45) | £0.85 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$3,111 (£0.62) | £1.71 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$43,884 (£9) | £8 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$4,399 (£0.88) | £1.78 | 51% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$1,994 (£0.40) | £0.90 | 56% |
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bogotá (Colombia) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,983,720 (£595) | £1,821 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$1,556,150 (£310) | £1,197 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$235,436 (£47) | £138 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,908,940 (£381) | £981 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$1,093,910 (£218) | £609 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$155,712 (£31) | £131 | 76% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$71,409 (£14) | £17 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,200,650 (£239) | £331 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$322,354 (£64) | £66 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$20,023 (£3.99) | £5.73 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$10,894 (£2.17) | £11 | 79% |
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bogotá (Colombia) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$180,367 (£36) | £81 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$107,158 (£21) | £29 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$265,134 (£53) | £67 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$211,367 (£42) | £63 | 33% |
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 47% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bogotá (Colombia) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$58,198,200 (£11,601) | £17,216 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,350 (£0.47) | £1.21 | 61% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$139,563 (£28) | £52 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$25,094 (£5.00) | £13 | 62% |
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bogotá (Colombia) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$14,991 (£2.99) | £3.90 | 23% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$15,892 (£3.17) | £7 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$93,137 (£19) | £80 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$17,959 (£3.58) | £3.07 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$13,673 (£2.73) | £1.41 | 93% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$17,119 (£3.41) | £3.30 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,578 (£1.31) | £1.51 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$4,968 (£0.99) | £1.20 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$25,496 (£5.08) | £12 | 57% |
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bogotá (Colombia) | Southampton (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$38,291 (£8) | £32 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$25,800 (£5.14) | £23 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$96,026 (£19) | £89 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$101,824 (£20) | £51 | 60% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$24,777 (£4.94) | £7 | 25% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$8,064 (£1.61) | £3.62 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,597 (£0.72) | £4.40 | 84% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,770,630 (£353) | £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$138,966 (£28) | £27 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$7,808 (£1.56) | £9 | 83% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £6,000 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,783 (COL$13,959,987) in Bogotá.