Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$32,188 (52元) | 22元 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$21,966 (35元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$9,452 (15元) | 12元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,691 (5.92元) | 12元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,727 (12元) | 14元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,917 (6元) | 8元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$10,587 (17元) | 40元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,243 (13元) | 12元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,361 (5.39元) | 5.27元 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,365 (5.39元) | 5.28元 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,108 (74元) | 100元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$5,125 (8元) | 7元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,627 (4.21元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 13% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,090,930 (4,955元) | 4,008元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,671,850 (2,680元) | 2,539元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$262,999 (422元) | 272元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$2,008,990 (3,220元) | 2,631元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,083,120 (1,736元) | 1,566元 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$179,673 (288元) | 268元 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$62,684 (100元) | 97元 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,449,260 (2,323元) | 2,514元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$400,841 (643元) | 930元 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,656 (30元) | 27元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,120 (19元) | 26元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$206,580 (331元) | 488元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$145,726 (234元) | 332元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$323,852 (519元) | 630元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$274,462 (440元) | 567元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 26% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$63,754,500 (102,194元) | 117,537元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,900 (4.65元) | 7元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$141,213 (226元) | 115元 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$29,845 (48元) | 27元 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,296 (26元) | 19元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,006 (46元) | 25元 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,739 (123元) | 200元 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,868 (33元) | 25元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,835 (22元) | 32元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,521 (26元) | 40元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$7,449 (12元) | 10元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$6,047 (10元) | 10元 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,648 (48元) | 29元 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 26% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Bogotá | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$40,739 (65元) | 86元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,906 (48元) | 66元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$107,415 (172元) | 652元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$117,472 (188元) | 180元 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,120 (47元) | 41元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$9,781 (16元) | 33元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,173 (7元) | 22元 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,378,380 (3,812元) | 4,238元 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$212 (0.34元) | 0.25元 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$127,629 (205元) | 363元 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,845 (14元) | 20元 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,768 prices entered by 392 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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