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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$15,475 ($b31) | $b34 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$16,347 ($b33) | $b38 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,715 ($b16) | $b14 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,655 ($b5.35) | $b7 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,288 ($b11) | $b11 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,731 ($b5.51) | $b7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,641 ($b15) | $b22 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,072 ($b10) | $b15 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,193 ($b4.42) | $b9 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,207 ($b6) | $b11 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$41,516 ($b84) | $b50 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,886 ($b8) | $b10 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,178 ($b4.39) | $b3.68 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,657,610 ($b5,359) | $b4,127 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,301,860 ($b2,625) | $b2,635 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$253,066 ($b510) | $b388 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,613,300 ($b3,253) | $b2,996 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$870,579 ($b1,756) | $b1,827 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$175,980 ($b355) | $b306 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$78,664 ($b159) | $b260 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,191,400 ($b2,402) | $b2,935 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,967 ($b653) | $b1,150 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$17,578 ($b35) | $b52 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$20,509 ($b41) | $b27 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 49% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$159,733 ($b322) | $b464 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$118,002 ($b238) | $b556 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$247,598 ($b499) | $b614 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,587 ($b427) | $b560 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 28% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$57,715,100 ($b116,382) | $b118,475 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,815 ($b5.68) | $b3.75 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$119,790 ($b242) | $b159 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,645 ($b30) | $b30 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,147 ($b45) | $b57 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$83,748 ($b169) | $b220 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$21,673 ($b44) | $b31 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,414 ($b27) | $b24 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,304 ($b31) | $b33 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,053 ($b12) | $b11 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,283 ($b9) | $b14 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$18,669 ($b38) | $b44 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$39,566 ($b80) | $b82 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,437 ($b43) | $b80 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$125,695 ($b253) | $b158 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$100,411 ($b202) | $b194 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,078 ($b43) | $b40 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,701 ($b14) | $b22 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,504 ($b9) | $b20 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,676,830 ($b3,381) | $b3,316 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$219 ($b0.44) | $b1.40 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$118,047 ($b238) | $b322 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,244 ($b13) | $b16 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia
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