Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Wuzhou, China
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$26,070 (47元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,992 (33元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,633 (14元) | 13元 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,936 (5.31元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,421 (10元) | 12元 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,890 (5.23元) | 16元 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,336 (13元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,594 (10元) | 10元 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,297 (4.15元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,142 (5.68元) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,070 (80元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,419 (8元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,038 (3.69元) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,961,330 (5,356元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,556,150 (2,815元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$235,436 (426元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,908,940 (3,453元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,093,910 (1,979元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,712 (282元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,409 (129元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,200,650 (2,172元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,354 (583元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,003 (36元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,886 (20元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,367 (326元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,158 (194元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,134 (480元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,367 (382元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,462,000 (105,741元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (4.25元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,701 (253元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,515 (43元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,991 (27元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,892 (29元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$93,137 (168元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,959 (32元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,673 (25元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,119 (31元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,578 (12元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,968 (9元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,496 (46元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,291 (69元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,800 (47元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$96,026 (174元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,824 (184元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,777 (45元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,064 (15元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,597 (7元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (3,203元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (0.45元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,966 (251元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,808 (14元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 17,000元 in Wuzhou you would need to make just about 15,489元 (COL$8,563,311) in Bogotá.
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