Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,354 (59元) | 24元 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,532 (46元) | 33元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,082 (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,618 (8元) | 16元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,394 (16元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,214 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,439 (23元) | 51元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,240 (16元) | 12元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,452 (8元) | 4.69元 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,600 (6元) | 5.93元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$52,366 (91元) | 161元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,167 (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,842 (4.92元) | 11元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 29% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,908,400 (6,769元) | 4,487元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,164,860 (3,749元) | 2,936元 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$325,471 (564元) | 497元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,303,980 (3,990元) | 3,235元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,235,790 (2,140元) | 1,790元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$208,826 (362元) | 218元 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,888 (125元) | 101元 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,703,400 (2,950元) | 1,891元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$520,975 (902元) | 565元 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,800 (48元) | 50元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,617 (29元) | 42元 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% cheaper than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$206,069 (357元) | 506元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$142,194 (246元) | 212元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$372,562 (645元) | 602元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$289,544 (501元) | 657元 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,596,700 (132,662元) | 213,009元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,551 (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,839 (266元) | 157元 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,119 (44元) | 27元 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,364 (27元) | 25元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$36,739 (64元) | 24元 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$128,603 (223元) | 158元 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$22,072 (38元) | 18元 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,185 (25元) | 40元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,919 (36元) | 37元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,703 (15元) | 10元 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,669 (10元) | 10元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,061 (57元) | 61元 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 13% cheaper than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,232 (78元) | 156元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$33,775 (58元) | 80元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,995 (196元) | 306元 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,082 (217元) | 308元 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,856 (59元) | 52元 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,762 (19元) | 32元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,408 (8元) | 34元 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,265,560 (5,656元) | 3,218元 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$251 (0.43元) | 0.39元 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$133,204 (231元) | 225元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,676 (15元) | 21元 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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