Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States)
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,035 ($7) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,877 ($4.83) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,409 ($2.08) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,699 ($0.82) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,752 ($1.71) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,917 ($0.86) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,587 ($2.34) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,243 ($1.82) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,361 ($0.74) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,365 ($0.74) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,108 ($10) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,125 ($1.13) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,627 ($0.58) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,088,490 ($682) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,670,830 ($369) | $1,112 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$262,999 ($58) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,036,210 ($450) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,085,020 ($240) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$179,673 ($40) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$62,036 ($14) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,435,890 ($317) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$400,731 ($88) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,656 ($4.12) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,120 ($2.68) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$206,580 ($46) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$145,726 ($32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,852 ($72) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$274,462 ($61) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 36% cheaper than in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,664,800 ($14,058) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,900 ($0.64) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$141,817 ($31) | $63 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,470 ($6) | $26 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,296 ($3.60) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,006 ($6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,739 ($17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,868 ($4.61) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,835 ($3.05) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,521 ($3.65) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,449 ($1.64) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,047 ($1.34) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,648 ($7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Waterbury, Connecticut | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,739 ($9) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,906 ($7) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$107,415 ($24) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$117,472 ($26) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,120 ($6) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,781 ($2.16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,173 ($0.92) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,378,380 ($525) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$212 ($0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$127,629 ($28) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,845 ($1.95) | $6 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,787 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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