Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,511 (16,521 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,477 (12,561 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,771 (5,310 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,285 (2,112 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,915 (4,395 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,346 (2,143 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (6,152 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,920 (4,398 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,944 (1,944 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,618 (1,784 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$53,348 (26,301 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,944 (2,930 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,732 (1,347 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,587,600 (1,768,760 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,948,750 (960,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$324,240 (159,857 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,195,470 (1,082,411 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,230,820 (606,819 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$201,182 (99,187 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,776 (35,387 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,501,370 (740,206 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$466,223 (229,857 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$23,729 (11,699 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,044 (6,431 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$210,898 (103,977 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$154,465 (76,154 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$349,153 (172,140 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$269,177 (132,710 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$69,189,200 (34,111,683 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,414 (1,683 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$155,773 (76,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$20,595 (10,154 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,551 (8,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$32,511 (16,029 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$79,033 (38,965 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,965 (10,829 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,171 (6,987 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,094 (9,907 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,170 (4,028 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,572 (3,240 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$28,653 (14,127 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$44,731 (22,053 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$31,362 (15,462 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$105,857 (52,190 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$117,534 (57,947 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$34,977 (17,244 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,838 (5,344 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,477 (2,207 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,923,410 (1,441,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$250 (123 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$130,386 (64,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,237 (4,061 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,277 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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