Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$17,819 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,016 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,504 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,856 (R$ 3.59) | R$ 3.84 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,468 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,512 (R$ 3.16) | R$ 3.93 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,026 (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,806 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,191 (R$ 2.75) | R$ 3.57 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,916 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 4.15 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,651 (R$ 55) | R$ 37 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,111 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 5.61 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,294 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 3.21 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 45% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,174,020 (R$ 3,987) | R$ 1,587 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,655,000 (R$ 2,079) | R$ 1,027 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$297,254 (R$ 373) | R$ 340 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,061,960 (R$ 2,590) | R$ 1,328 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,065,040 (R$ 1,338) | R$ 777 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$188,903 (R$ 237) | R$ 507 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$79,196 (R$ 99) | R$ 116 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,289,610 (R$ 1,620) | R$ 1,517 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,445 (R$ 405) | R$ 413 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,722 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,699 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$181,056 (R$ 227) | R$ 200 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$102,712 (R$ 129) | R$ 173 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$262,827 (R$ 330) | R$ 316 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$206,513 (R$ 259) | R$ 205 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$54,892,700 (R$ 68,948) | R$ 63,667 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,123 (R$ 3.92) | R$ 3.72 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$125,437 (R$ 158) | R$ 169 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$15,584 (R$ 20) | R$ 43 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 33% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$18,370 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$21,994 (R$ 28) | R$ 48 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$74,608 (R$ 94) | R$ 155 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,355 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$15,037 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,906 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,692 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.25 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,177 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,833 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 35% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,413 (R$ 56) | R$ 89 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,575 (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$103,679 (R$ 130) | R$ 130 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$103,890 (R$ 130) | R$ 167 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,246 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,829 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,745 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,719,920 (R$ 2,160) | R$ 2,650 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$230 (R$ 0.29) | R$ 1.85 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$129,938 (R$ 163) | R$ 121 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,402 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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