Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$34,354 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,532 ($6) | $10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$11,082 ($2.66) | $4.26 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,618 ($1.11) | $1.06 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,394 ($2.26) | $4.75 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,214 ($1.01) | $4.31 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$13,439 ($3.23) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,240 ($2.22) | $3.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,452 ($1.07) | $1.48 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,600 ($0.86) | $3.75 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$52,366 ($13) | $17 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,167 ($1.48) | $2.88 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,842 ($0.68) | $1.68 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,908,400 ($939) | $2,255 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,164,860 ($520) | $1,604 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$325,471 ($78) | $196 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,303,980 ($554) | $1,692 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,235,790 ($297) | $1,283 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$208,826 ($50) | $118 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,888 ($17) | $60 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,703,400 ($409) | $293 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$520,975 ($125) | $167 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$27,800 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$16,617 ($3.99) | $32 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$206,069 ($50) | $42 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$142,194 ($34) | $43 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$372,562 ($90) | $97 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$289,544 ($70) | $110 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$76,596,700 ($18,404) | $23,210 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,551 ($0.85) | $0.95 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,839 ($37) | $64 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$25,119 ($6) | $24 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,364 ($3.69) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$36,739 ($9) | $13 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$128,603 ($31) | $98 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$22,072 ($5.30) | $6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,185 ($3.41) | $3.45 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,919 ($5.03) | $3.95 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,703 ($2.09) | $3.78 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,669 ($1.36) | $1.55 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,061 ($8) | $21 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 61% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$45,232 ($11) | $56 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$33,775 ($8) | $30 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$112,995 ($27) | $114 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$125,082 ($30) | $105 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$33,856 ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,762 ($2.59) | $5.03 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,408 ($1.06) | $7 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,265,560 ($785) | $409 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$251 ($0.06) | $0.35 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$133,204 ($32) | $49 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,676 ($2.08) | $8 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,681 prices entered by 446 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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