Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Bogotá

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$9,705,555
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$4,821,438
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 79% of cities in Latin America (23 out of 29)
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 91% of cities in the World (143 out of 157)
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List of prices in Bogotá
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$35,540
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$29,401
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$11,682
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$5,005
12 eggs, large COL$9,380
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,066
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$13,720
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$9,734
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,670
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$4,178
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$50,505
2 liters of coca-cola COL$6,950
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$3,544
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$4,032,970
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,294,410
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$309,650
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,549,200
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,391,750
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$216,205
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$74,555
40” flat screen tv COL$1,477,230
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$425,524
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$23,199
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$13,374
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$228,868
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$161,426
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$374,624
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$318,404
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$74,055,500
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,974
Monthly ticket public transport COL$142,829
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$24,018
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$21,025
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$34,443
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$112,337
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$17,240
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$14,589
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$17,565
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$8,323
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,412
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$39,448
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$65,737
2 tickets to the movies COL$31,054
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$173,473
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$157,381
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$39,655
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$11,555
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$6,144
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$2,660,460
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$255
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$130,334
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$9,292
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 2,099 prices entered by 303 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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Bogotá position in our World Ranking

the world
143rd
out of 157
latin america
23rd
out of 29

Cheapest and most expensive products in Bogotá compared to other cities:

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2nd
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