In Bogota, Colombia, a family of four typically needs around $2128 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $868 monthly.
Bogota is 2% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Bogota is 66% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Bogota is, on average, 85% lower than in New York City.
Bogota is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The cost of living in Bogota is influenced by higher rent and utility prices, which can strain budgets. This factor significantly impacts overall affordability.
Food costs in Bogota are 25% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents. This can help balance overall living expenses.
Public transport is 66% higher than the European benchmark, which can add to monthly expenses. This elevated cost may affect daily commuting budgets.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.45 $ |
| Dinner | 23.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.08 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.32 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 39.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 32.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.93 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 52 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 80 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 22.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 283 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 528 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 710 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,631 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,278 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.44% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.52 $ |
| Haircut | 7.97 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 224 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,593 $ |