Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$24,984 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,063 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,415 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 4.12 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,414 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,814 (R$ 4.31) | R$ 4.21 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,233 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,521 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.46 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,308 (R$ 3.53) | R$ 3.82 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,080 (R$ 4.72) | R$ 4.61 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,910 (R$ 63) | R$ 36 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,331 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,964 (R$ 3.01) | R$ 3.42 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 56% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,964,970 (R$ 4,541) | R$ 1,618 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,545,980 (R$ 2,368) | R$ 1,081 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$238,578 (R$ 365) | R$ 369 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,948,840 (R$ 2,985) | R$ 1,425 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,091,470 (R$ 1,672) | R$ 865 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,131 (R$ 239) | R$ 493 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,671 (R$ 110) | R$ 113 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,179,780 (R$ 1,807) | R$ 1,517 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,112 (R$ 492) | R$ 413 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,712 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,012 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$169,850 (R$ 260) | R$ 200 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,551 (R$ 165) | R$ 173 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$269,143 (R$ 412) | R$ 314 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,089 (R$ 323) | R$ 205 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,460,000 (R$ 91,075) | R$ 63,667 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,429 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 4.09 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$136,079 (R$ 208) | R$ 167 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,657 (R$ 41) | R$ 43 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 46% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,309 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,273 (R$ 23) | R$ 49 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$92,779 (R$ 142) | R$ 155 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,034 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,529 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,819 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,561 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.25 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,587 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,072 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,870 (R$ 56) | R$ 89 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,856 (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$99,225 (R$ 152) | R$ 130 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$105,692 (R$ 162) | R$ 167 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,597 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 277% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,816 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,526 (R$ 5.40) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (R$ 2,712) | R$ 2,650 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.76 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,828 (R$ 213) | R$ 121 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,641 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,937 prices entered by 441 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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