Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 27% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,045 (177 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$26,501 (127 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,673 (51 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,670 (22 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$8,954 (43 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,355 (21 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,987 (62 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$9,712 (46 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,575 (17 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,684 (18 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$54,072 (259 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,840 (28 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,984 (14 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,780,090 (18,073 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$2,016,500 (9,641 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$305,019 (1,458 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,419,530 (11,568 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,238,400 (5,921 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$198,042 (947 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,549 (333 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,586,190 (7,584 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$489,242 (2,339 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$25,491 (122 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$13,801 (66 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 56% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$207,481 (992 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$151,465 (724 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$370,595 (1,772 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$287,977 (1,377 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 21% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$75,096,000 (359,032 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,570 (17 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$153,159 (732 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$19,945 (95 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 64% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,898 (71 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,473 (141 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$87,550 (419 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,231 (102 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,497 (65 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$20,624 (99 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,632 (36 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,427 (31 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$33,463 (160 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bogotá | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$47,756 (228 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,484 (155 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,402 (647 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$130,349 (623 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$34,264 (164 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,672 (51 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,464 (21 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,083,510 (14,742 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$216 (1.03 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$126,833 (606 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,886 (38 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,006 prices entered by 451 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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