Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$26,070 (R 104) | R 53 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,992 (R 71) | R 45 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,700 (R 31) | R 31 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,937 (R 12) | R 11 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,428 (R 22) | R 26 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,890 (R 11) | R 18 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,336 (R 29) | R 43 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,594 (R 22) | R 22 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,302 (R 9) | R 16 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,142 (R 12) | R 19 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,070 (R 175) | R 74 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,419 (R 18) | R 18 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,036 (R 8) | R 7 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,966,890 (R 11,786) | R 7,292 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,571,080 (R 6,241) | R 5,656 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$234,892 (R 933) | R 2,024 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,930,870 (R 7,670) | R 8,000 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,114,670 (R 4,428) | R 6,000 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,712 (R 619) | R 1,527 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$70,883 (R 282) | R 658 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,200,650 (R 4,769) | R 5,080 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,354 (R 1,281) | R 1,236 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,941 (R 79) | R 87 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,044 (R 44) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,367 (R 716) | R 858 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,158 (R 426) | R 470 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,134 (R 1,053) | R 836 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,367 (R 840) | R 1,000 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,462,000 (R 232,234) | R 369,348 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (R 9) | R 15 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,224 (R 553) | R 586 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,543 (R 94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,991 (R 60) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,892 (R 63) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$93,137 (R 370) | R 400 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,959 (R 71) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,673 (R 54) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,119 (R 68) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,578 (R 26) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,968 (R 20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,496 (R 101) | R 120 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 7% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,491 (R 153) | R 225 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,800 (R 102) | R 147 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$96,026 (R 381) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,824 (R 404) | R 400 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,777 (R 98) | R 39 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,160 (R 32) | R 18 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,597 (R 14) | R 15 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (R 7,034) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (R 0.98) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,966 (R 552) | R 300 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,808 (R 31) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,873 prices entered by 438 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 23,000 in Welkom you would need to make just about R 20,890 (COL$5,258,743) in Bogotá.
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