Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia

Summary of cost of living in Bogotá

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: COL$9,132,985
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: COL$4,421,131
  • Bogotá is the 4th cheapest city in Latin America (27 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Bogotá is cheaper than in 90% of cities in the World (207 out of 229)
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List of prices in Bogotá
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district COL$36,913
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) COL$26,196
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast COL$10,743
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk COL$4,582
12 eggs, large COL$8,921
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes COL$4,355
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese COL$12,974
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples COL$9,712
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes COL$3,575
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket COL$3,684
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality COL$54,072
2 liters of coca-cola COL$5,893
Bread for 2 people for 1 day COL$2,984
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area COL$3,717,090
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area COL$1,949,910
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat COL$305,019
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area COL$2,419,530
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area COL$1,238,400
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio COL$198,042
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) COL$69,549
40” flat screen tv COL$1,586,190
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) COL$489,242
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) COL$25,491
Hourly rate for cleaning help COL$13,801
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) COL$207,481
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) COL$151,465
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) COL$370,595
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes COL$287,977
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new COL$75,096,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas COL$3,542
Monthly ticket public transport COL$153,159
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) COL$19,950
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) COL$14,898
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) COL$29,473
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) COL$87,550
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) COL$21,231
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) COL$13,497
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) COL$20,624
4 rolls of toilet paper COL$7,619
Tube of toothpaste COL$6,427
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city COL$33,463
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub COL$48,088
2 tickets to the movies COL$32,484
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) COL$135,402
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert COL$130,349
1 cocktail drink in downtown club COL$34,264
Cappuccino in expat area of the city COL$10,672
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) COL$4,464
Ipad wi-fi 128gb COL$3,083,510
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) COL$216
1 month of gym membership in business district COL$126,833
1 package of marlboro cigarettes COL$7,886
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 4,013 prices entered by 436 different people.
Latest price update: June 04, 2023

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Bogotá position in our World Ranking

the world
207th
out of 229
latin america
27th
out of 30

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

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4th
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2nd
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2nd
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2nd
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2nd

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