Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 20% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$21,648 ($b39) | $b51 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,780 ($b30) | $b39 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,182 ($b13) | $b12 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,721 ($b4.90) | $b6 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,450 ($b10) | $b11 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,611 ($b4.70) | $b6 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,636 ($b14) | $b19 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,137 ($b9) | $b13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,157 ($b3.89) | $b7 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,906 ($b5.23) | $b11 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$39,517 ($b71) | $b51 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,101 ($b7) | $b11 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,078 ($b3.74) | $b3.71 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,550,680 ($b4,595) | $b4,165 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,200,430 ($b2,163) | $b4,523 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$226,783 ($b409) | $b307 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,467,360 ($b2,643) | $b3,251 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$830,470 ($b1,496) | $b2,027 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$157,776 ($b284) | $b262 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$72,525 ($b131) | $b203 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,204,430 ($b2,170) | $b2,514 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$341,679 ($b616) | $b1,040 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,524 ($b32) | $b43 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,567 ($b19) | $b26 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 26% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$157,446 ($b284) | $b308 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$103,195 ($b186) | $b284 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$252,730 ($b455) | $b522 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$204,046 ($b368) | $b478 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 24% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,036,000 ($b106,352) | $b97,849 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,559 ($b4.61) | $b3.85 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$126,132 ($b227) | $b162 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,811 ($b25) | $b38 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,829 ($b29) | $b31 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$77,794 ($b140) | $b186 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,016 ($b31) | $b37 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,103 ($b22) | $b22 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,701 ($b26) | $b28 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,094 ($b11) | $b11 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,451 ($b8) | $b12 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,088 ($b36) | $b48 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,994 ($b63) | $b59 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,002 ($b41) | $b82 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$93,660 ($b169) | $b192 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,793 ($b171) | $b209 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,497 ($b39) | $b40 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,067 ($b13) | $b25 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,704 ($b7) | $b17 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,787,300 ($b3,220) | $b3,316 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 ($b0.35) | $b1.20 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$117,031 ($b211) | $b356 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,940 ($b14) | $b17 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 13% cheaper than in Bolivia
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