Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 14% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,180 ($b61) | $b52 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,695 ($b48) | $b40 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,853 ($b18) | $b15 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$5,041 ($b8) | $b7 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,062 ($b16) | $b14 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,482 ($b7) | $b9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$15,391 ($b25) | $b23 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,890 ($b16) | $b16 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,324 ($b7) | $b8 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,163 ($b8) | $b11 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$53,176 ($b87) | $b59 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,782 ($b13) | $b12 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,155 ($b7) | $b4.13 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,504,650 ($b5,713) | $b3,684 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,042,780 ($b3,330) | $b2,803 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$363,991 ($b593) | $b378 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,003,760 ($b3,266) | $b2,703 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,254,060 ($b2,044) | $b2,465 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$249,365 ($b406) | $b297 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$68,160 ($b111) | $b164 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,414,070 ($b2,305) | $b3,482 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$438,150 ($b714) | $b1,253 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$26,825 ($b44) | $b54 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$22,604 ($b37) | $b24 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$228,591 ($b373) | $b438 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$179,494 ($b293) | $b268 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$386,296 ($b630) | $b632 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$311,192 ($b507) | $b568 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 41% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$77,752,800 ($b126,740) | $b144,748 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,235 ($b7) | $b3.75 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$159,083 ($b259) | $b148 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$26,785 ($b44) | $b35 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$30,344 ($b49) | $b69 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,569 ($b179) | $b202 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$23,748 ($b39) | $b20 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$16,600 ($b27) | $b25 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,244 ($b33) | $b39 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,478 ($b14) | $b12 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$8,185 ($b13) | $b21 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$36,719 ($b60) | $b65 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$66,283 ($b108) | $b57 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,254 ($b53) | $b102 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,476 ($b221) | $b152 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$155,055 ($b253) | $b185 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$39,723 ($b65) | $b47 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,398 ($b19) | $b27 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,148 ($b10) | $b22 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,634,400 ($b4,294) | $b4,257 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$237 ($b0.39) | $b1.40 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$136,146 ($b222) | $b328 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$11,322 ($b18) | $b16 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00163
BOB
/
COP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,683 prices entered by 575 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 65% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Angola is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 241% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 160% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 115% more expensive than in Bolivia