Cost of Living in Bogota, Colombia

Bogota has a cost of living index of 35/100 (New York = 100). It is 65% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

35/100
Cost Index
$1,200/mo
Median Income
58/100
Safety Index
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 32/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$667/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$429/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,333/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 28/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.77/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.54/kg
Dining OutScore: 30/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6/meal
TransportationScore: 25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$32/month
One-Way Ticket$0.27/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.4/km
UtilitiesScore: 22/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$40/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$27/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$15/month
HealthcareScore: 35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
FitnessScore: 28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$10/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

72 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Usaquén, Chapinero, La Candelaria

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogota cheap to live in?

Bogota has a cost of living index of 35/100, where New York = 100. It is 65% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bogota?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bogota costs approximately $667/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $429/month.

Is Bogota good for digital nomads?

Bogota has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 72 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Bogota?

The median net monthly salary in Bogota is approximately $1,200 USD. The income tax rate is around 19%.

How does Bogota compare to New York for cost of living?

Bogota (cost index 35) is 65% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,625/month by moving from New York to Bogota.

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