Cost of living in Colombia compared to Botswana
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Colombia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$35,926 (P126) | P134 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,648 (P94) | P84 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,705 (P38) | P46 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,545 (P16) | P21 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$9,776 (P34) | P48 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,171 (P15) | P25 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,479 (P44) | P41 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,405 (P33) | P26 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,552 (P13) | P13 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$4,084 (P14) | P27 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$47,778 (P168) | P90 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,561 (P23) | P21 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,694 (P13) | P10 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Colombia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,431,470 (P12,081) | P10,975 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,816,540 (P6,396) | P6,470 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$334,934 (P1,179) | P713 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,939,220 (P6,828) | P9,246 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,047,990 (P3,690) | P5,000 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$234,976 (P827) | P825 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$74,151 (P261) | P638 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,386,040 (P4,880) | P3,393 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$444,453 (P1,565) | P1,500 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$21,857 (P77) | P97 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$14,400 (P51) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Colombia is 12% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Colombia | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$205,158 (P722) | P612 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$139,363 (P491) | P354 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$358,761 (P1,263) | P1,763 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$301,004 (P1,060) | P1,087 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Colombia is 9% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Colombia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$73,975,400 (P260,449) | P375,383 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,009 (P14) | P16 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$147,580 (P520) | P350 | + 48% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Colombia is 8% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Colombia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,178 (P75) | P150 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$27,786 (P98) | P149 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$120,452 (P424) | P250 | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$24,902 (P88) | P33 | + 167% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,232 (P50) | P31 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$19,846 (P70) | P56 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,145 (P29) | P20 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,086 (P21) | P34 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$32,498 (P114) | P61 | + 87% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Colombia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,543 (P181) | P306 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$30,038 (P106) | P215 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,433 (P473) | P250 | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,396 (P441) | P354 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,247 (P117) | P34 | + 243% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,735 (P38) | P46 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$5,952 (P21) | P33 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,545,900 (P8,963) | P8,500 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$203 (P0.71) | P1.80 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$112,857 (P397) | P506 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,009 (P32) | P48 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,383 prices entered by 795 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 5% cheaper than in Botswana
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