Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 63% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 57% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,055 ($7) | $18 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$22,991 ($4.75) | $10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,494 ($1.96) | $3.39 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,820 ($0.79) | $0.78 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,701 ($1.59) | $2.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,987 ($0.82) | $4.03 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,623 ($2.20) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$7,967 ($1.65) | $3.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,287 ($0.68) | $1.81 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,691 ($0.76) | $2.43 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,646 ($10) | $13 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,353 ($1.11) | $2.19 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,596 ($0.54) | $1.94 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 76% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,018,960 ($624) | $2,653 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,765,360 ($365) | $1,279 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$268,082 ($55) | $242 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,971,250 ($408) | $1,999 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,145,000 ($237) | $749 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$192,374 ($40) | $152 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$62,505 ($13) | $48 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,477,850 ($306) | $303 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$428,099 ($89) | $184 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,733 ($4.08) | $12 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,671 ($2.41) | $26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 23% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$203,608 ($42) | $44 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$146,630 ($30) | $38 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$316,047 ($65) | $88 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$248,663 ($51) | $106 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$62,722,200 ($12,972) | $24,947 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,556 ($0.53) | $1.15 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$141,502 ($29) | $50 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,639 ($4.89) | $14 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 59% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,540 ($3.42) | $10 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$28,483 ($5.89) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$85,220 ($18) | $106 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,393 ($4.42) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,272 ($2.75) | $3.68 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,597 ($3.43) | $4.42 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,438 ($1.54) | $3.35 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,491 ($1.34) | $1.57 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$30,801 ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 64% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,615 ($8) | $59 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,103 ($6) | $28 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$91,504 ($19) | $202 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$112,817 ($23) | $83 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,157 ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,033 ($2.07) | $5.20 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,515 ($0.93) | $4.47 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,386,400 ($494) | $410 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$220 ($0.05) | $0.25 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$131,906 ($27) | $32 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,855 ($1.83) | $8 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
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These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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