Cost of living in Colombia compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,315 ($b37) | $b41 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,982 ($b32) | $b40 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,009 ($b13) | $b13 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,722 ($b5.19) | $b6 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,401 ($b10) | $b11 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,545 ($b4.86) | $b6 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,841 ($b15) | $b20 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,102 ($b10) | $b15 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,233 ($b4.26) | $b7 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,865 ($b5.47) | $b11 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,783 ($b78) | $b57 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,098 ($b8) | $b10 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,107 ($b4.02) | $b3.83 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,520,810 ($b4,810) | $b5,978 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,170,670 ($b2,234) | $b4,112 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$233,105 ($b445) | $b352 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,440,930 ($b2,749) | $b4,716 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$783,318 ($b1,495) | $b2,068 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$160,153 ($b306) | $b274 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$75,386 ($b144) | $b230 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,199,980 ($b2,290) | $b2,754 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,563 ($b615) | $b1,027 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$16,223 ($b31) | $b46 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,742 ($b24) | $b18 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 45% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$157,566 ($b301) | $b447 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$97,734 ($b186) | $b404 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$249,881 ($b477) | $b542 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$202,388 ($b386) | $b503 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$59,314,700 ($b113,171) | $b102,622 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,854 ($b5.44) | $b3.79 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$123,990 ($b237) | $b151 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 7% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$13,985 ($b27) | $b25 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,905 ($b36) | $b48 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,286 ($b146) | $b186 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,664 ($b34) | $b32 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,198 ($b23) | $b23 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,678 ($b28) | $b24 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,198 ($b12) | $b11 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,272 ($b8) | $b14 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$20,561 ($b39) | $b46 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 30% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,941 ($b70) | $b75 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$22,225 ($b42) | $b84 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$92,148 ($b176) | $b174 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$95,681 ($b183) | $b191 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,902 ($b42) | $b37 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$7,179 ($b14) | $b24 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,831 ($b7) | $b17 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,767,280 ($b3,372) | $b3,297 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$192 ($b0.37) | $b1.19 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,001 ($b218) | $b353 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,848 ($b13) | $b15 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,915 prices entered by 1,195 different people.
Cost of living in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Bolivia
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