Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Wuxi, China
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 28% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$26,081 (47元) | 46元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,952 (32元) | 32元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,564 (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,922 (5.23元) | 16元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,362 (10元) | 15元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,833 (5.07元) | 7元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,236 (13元) | 40元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,549 (10元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,238 (4.01元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,111 (5.57元) | 9元 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$43,884 (79元) | 109元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,399 (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,994 (3.57元) | 10元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 17% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,983,720 (5,343元) | 5,152元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,556,150 (2,787元) | 3,017元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$235,436 (422元) | 616元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,908,940 (3,418元) | 3,977元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,093,910 (1,959元) | 2,477元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,712 (279元) | 1,059元 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,409 (128元) | 98元 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,200,650 (2,150元) | 2,789元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,354 (577元) | 1,109元 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,023 (36元) | 34元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,894 (20元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,367 (323元) | 801元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,158 (192元) | 402元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,134 (475元) | 694元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,367 (378元) | 437元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 14% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,198,200 (104,215元) | 167,519元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (4.21元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,563 (250元) | 224元 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,531 (42元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,991 (27元) | 50元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,892 (28元) | 84元 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$93,137 (167元) | 585元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,959 (32元) | 38元 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,673 (24元) | 53元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,119 (31元) | 45元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,578 (12元) | 9元 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,968 (9元) | 12元 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,496 (46元) | 42元 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,291 (69元) | 141元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,800 (46元) | 95元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$96,026 (172元) | 852元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,824 (182元) | 354元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,777 (44元) | 65元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,064 (14元) | 36元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,597 (6元) | 33元 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (3,171元) | 2,900元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (0.44元) | 0.39元 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,966 (249元) | 578元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,808 (14元) | 19元 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,837 prices entered by 435 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 29% cheaper than in Wuxi (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 14,000元 in Wuxi you would need to make just about 9,939元 (COL$5,550,576) in Bogotá.
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