Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Wenzhou, China
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$26,474 (47元) | 33元 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$18,013 (32元) | 20元 | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,586 (14元) | 14元 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,922 (5.24元) | 18元 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,394 (10元) | 12元 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,871 (5.15元) | 9元 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,400 (13元) | 80元 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,519 (10元) | 19元 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,300 (4.12元) | 5.97元 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,180 (5.70元) | 3.85元 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,334 (79元) | 78元 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,414 (8元) | 6元 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,023 (3.63元) | 11元 | - 67% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,962,850 (5,311元) | 3,481元 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,561,560 (2,799元) | 2,376元 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$232,537 (417元) | 260元 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,920,160 (3,442元) | 2,719元 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,110,860 (1,991元) | 4,128元 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$152,933 (274元) | 322元 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,550 (128元) | 102元 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,219,350 (2,186元) | 1,500元 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$331,243 (594元) | 1,427元 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,025 (36元) | 32元 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,931 (20元) | 35元 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$178,899 (321元) | 508元 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$106,771 (191元) | 207元 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$270,857 (486元) | 658元 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$216,059 (387元) | 402元 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 33% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,462,000 (104,800元) | 125,407元 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (4.21元) | 5.39元 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,347 (252元) | 436元 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,956 (43元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,661 (28元) | 19元 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,425 (29元) | 22元 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$91,798 (165元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$18,253 (33元) | 41元 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,608 (24元) | 44元 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,594 (32元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,624 (12元) | 12元 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,933 (9元) | 7元 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,553 (46元) | 38元 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,721 (69元) | 181元 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$26,447 (47元) | 124元 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,884 (170元) | 246元 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,288 (182元) | 246元 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$25,037 (45元) | 50元 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,082 (14元) | 22元 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,629 (7元) | 24元 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,956,100 (3,507元) | 8,279元 | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$257 (0.46元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,711 (249元) | 372元 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,808 (14元) | 20元 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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