- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,150 ($b28) | $b28 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,449 ($b36) | $b40 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,975 ($b16) | $b17 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,500 ($b5.76) | $b6 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,803 ($b11) | $b10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,674 ($b6) | $b7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,114 ($b16) | $b22 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,096 ($b12) | $b11 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,160 ($b4.98) | $b6 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,692 ($b6) | $b11 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,250 ($b77) | $b52 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,676 ($b8) | $b10 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,243 ($b5.17) | $b3.93 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 5% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,520,990 ($b5,809) | $b4,556 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,432,830 ($b3,301) | $b2,953 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$312,198 ($b719) | $b421 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,590,080 ($b3,664) | $b2,671 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$953,826 ($b2,198) | $b1,709 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,535 ($b480) | $b340 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,634 ($b163) | $b296 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,296,000 ($b2,986) | $b2,752 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,917 ($b689) | $b1,049 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,554 ($b43) | $b41 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,629 ($b29) | $b32 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,372 ($b399) | $b331 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$129,668 ($b299) | $b400 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$256,781 ($b592) | $b614 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,603 ($b534) | $b548 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,556,200 ($b137,225) | $b137,527 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,360 ($b5.44) | $b3.83 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,104 ($b261) | $b155 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,079 ($b39) | $b23 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,457 ($b47) | $b42 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$115,867 ($b267) | $b174 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,415 ($b40) | $b36 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,117 ($b30) | $b21 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,983 ($b35) | $b28 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,384 ($b15) | $b12 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,981 ($b9) | $b11 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,404 ($b40) | $b37 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,299 ($b130) | $b113 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,220 ($b56) | $b86 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,988 ($b309) | $b145 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$98,688 ($b227) | $b181 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,040 ($b46) | $b37 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 ($b14) | $b18 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,681 ($b15) | $b19 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,628,890 ($b3,753) | $b3,962 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 ($b0.52) | $b1.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,127 ($b254) | $b325 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,149 ($b12) | $b16 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00230
BOB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,079 prices entered by 663 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia
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