Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Bogotá

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$10,094,200
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$5,069,543
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 78% of cities in Latin America (21 out of 27)
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 90% of cities in the World (130 out of 144)
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List of prices in Bogotá
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$33,941
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$29,815
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$11,269
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$5,143
12 eggs, large COL$9,445
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,593
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$14,319
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$9,102
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$4,262
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$4,508
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$56,388
2 liters of coca-cola COL$7,522
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$4,077
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$4,128,690
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$2,604,510
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$412,770
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,647,570
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,551,810
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$260,687
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$73,564
40” flat screen tv COL$1,396,310
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$422,135
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$24,650
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$14,991
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$208,345
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$148,868
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$386,563
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$305,531
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$71,413,400
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$4,229
Monthly ticket public transport COL$150,940
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$23,066
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$20,316
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$30,683
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$106,286
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$17,240
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$13,769
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$16,533
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$6,504
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,673
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$41,526
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$63,427
2 tickets to the movies COL$31,392
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$111,784
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$157,283
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$40,094
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$11,708
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$5,522
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$2,577,400
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$571
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$135,600
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$9,628
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,425 prices entered by 217 different people.
Latest price update: July 08, 2025

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Bogotá position in our World Ranking

the world
130th
out of 144
latin america
21st
out of 27

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