Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bolivia
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 ($b64) | $b57 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 ($b47) | $b49 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 ($b19) | $b15 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 ($b8) | $b7 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 ($b17) | $b13 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 ($b7) | $b6 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 ($b22) | $b20 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 ($b17) | $b12 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 ($b6) | $b8 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 ($b7) | $b12 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 ($b85) | $b52 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 ($b12) | $b10 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 ($b7) | $b4.48 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 ($b6,108) | $b3,186 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 ($b3,233) | $b2,200 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 ($b596) | $b347 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 ($b3,452) | $b2,412 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 ($b1,865) | $b1,543 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 ($b418) | $b281 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 ($b132) | $b133 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 ($b2,467) | $b2,533 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 ($b791) | $b1,210 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 ($b39) | $b45 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 ($b26) | $b35 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 9% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 ($b365) | $b441 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 ($b248) | $b280 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 ($b639) | $b610 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 ($b536) | $b529 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 39% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 ($b131,674) | $b114,602 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 ($b7) | $b3.88 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 ($b263) | $b177 | + 48% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
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$21,178 ($b38) | $b58 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 ($b49) | $b57 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 ($b214) | $b206 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 ($b44) | $b39 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 ($b25) | $b25 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 ($b35) | $b28 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 ($b14) | $b10 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 ($b11) | $b12 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 ($b58) | $b79 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
Colombia | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 ($b92) | $b96 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 ($b53) | $b88 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 ($b239) | $b190 | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 ($b223) | $b208 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 ($b59) | $b36 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 ($b19) | $b24 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 ($b11) | $b21 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 ($b4,532) | $b4,200 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 ($b0.36) | $b1.06 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 ($b201) | $b363 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 ($b16) | $b20 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia
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