Cost of Living

Bogota, Colombia

Live cost-of-living data for Bogota — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
22/ 10078% cheaper than New York
-22% rent since Jul 2026
$488/mo
Median Income
55/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
temperate highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$520/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$375/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,050/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.1/kg
Transportation
20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40/month
One-Way Ticket$0.85/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.6/km
Utilities
30/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$85/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$32/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$350/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$300/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair
Personal Care
35/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
30/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$6/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7.2/meal
Childcare
45/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$500/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
35/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

100 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
65/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Usaquén, Chapinero, Zona Rosa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogota cheap to live in?

Bogota has a cost of living index of 22/100, where New York = 100. It is 78% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $800–$1,120 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bogota?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bogota costs approximately $520/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $375/month.

Is Bogota good for digital nomads?

Bogota has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 100 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Bogota?

The median net monthly salary in Bogota is approximately $488 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

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

Bogota (cost index 22) is 78% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,950/month by moving from New York to Bogota.

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