Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bolivia
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$30,422 ($b46) | $b52 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$23,386 ($b36) | $b42 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,494 ($b16) | $b14 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,093 ($b6) | $b7 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,318 ($b14) | $b11 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,240 ($b6) | $b5.90 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$11,440 ($b17) | $b22 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,683 ($b12) | $b10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,917 ($b5.96) | $b8 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,916 ($b5.96) | $b11 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$49,196 ($b75) | $b51 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,664 ($b9) | $b11 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,955 ($b4.49) | $b2.81 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,852,020 ($b4,338) | $b3,398 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,572,310 ($b2,391) | $b2,357 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$309,623 ($b471) | $b266 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,745,190 ($b2,654) | $b2,587 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,083,010 ($b1,647) | $b1,699 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$184,893 ($b281) | $b172 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,594 ($b116) | $b170 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,469,290 ($b2,235) | $b2,224 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$455,723 ($b693) | $b990 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,499 ($b33) | $b51 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$17,001 ($b26) | $b23 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$193,609 ($b294) | $b348 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,658 ($b191) | $b268 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$321,781 ($b489) | $b550 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$237,737 ($b362) | $b440 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 12% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,209,500 ($b99,177) | $b94,282 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,122 ($b4.75) | $b3.75 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,631 ($b212) | $b183 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,143 ($b26) | $b37 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,158 ($b34) | $b67 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,021 ($b152) | $b198 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,457 ($b30) | $b49 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,343 ($b19) | $b26 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,724 ($b25) | $b29 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,403 ($b11) | $b8 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,807 ($b9) | $b13 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$26,224 ($b40) | $b67 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$41,747 ($b63) | $b86 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$28,278 ($b43) | $b78 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$121,749 ($b185) | $b147 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,482 ($b170) | $b177 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,614 ($b45) | $b40 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,576 ($b15) | $b25 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,562 ($b7) | $b20 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,641,590 ($b4,018) | $b2,750 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$229 ($b0.35) | $b1.21 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,330 ($b181) | $b304 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,193 ($b12) | $b16 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia
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