Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,269 ($b42) | $b54 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,247 ($b33) | $b42 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,185 ($b14) | $b13 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,726 ($b5.15) | $b6 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,367 ($b10) | $b13 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,715 ($b5.13) | $b6 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,914 ($b15) | $b23 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,404 ($b10) | $b12 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,157 ($b4.08) | $b7 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 ($b5.61) | $b11 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,869 ($b77) | $b47 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,266 ($b8) | $b11 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,120 ($b4.01) | $b3.93 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,523,890 ($b4,770) | $b3,950 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,196,580 ($b2,262) | $b2,544 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,366 ($b434) | $b279 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,468,330 ($b2,775) | $b2,660 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$824,213 ($b1,558) | $b1,589 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,346 ($b294) | $b215 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,782 ($b136) | $b190 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,190,180 ($b2,249) | $b2,412 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$327,493 ($b619) | $b1,024 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,465 ($b35) | $b41 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,516 ($b20) | $b31 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$165,539 ($b313) | $b347 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$102,111 ($b193) | $b272 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$247,455 ($b468) | $b549 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$203,245 ($b384) | $b484 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,910,100 ($b113,233) | $b103,830 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,368 ($b4.48) | $b3.79 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$129,448 ($b245) | $b177 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 11% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$15,534 ($b29) | $b46 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,506 ($b26) | $b25 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$84,284 ($b159) | $b211 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,459 ($b33) | $b49 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,331 ($b23) | $b22 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,331 ($b29) | $b26 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,195 ($b12) | $b11 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,758 ($b9) | $b12 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,966 ($b40) | $b57 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$33,481 ($b63) | $b63 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,827 ($b45) | $b85 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$89,727 ($b170) | $b249 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,075 ($b180) | $b204 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,296 ($b42) | $b38 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,791 ($b15) | $b24 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,463 ($b7) | $b18 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,793,200 ($b3,389) | $b2,975 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$240 ($b0.45) | $b1.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$119,057 ($b225) | $b341 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,246 ($b16) | $b17 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia
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