Bogota, Colombia
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bogota, Colombia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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90%
Quality of life -
18%
Cost of living -
68%
Connectivity -
97%
Weather
45
General
| Currency | COP |
| Population (in millions) | 8.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Usaquen, Chapinero |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
| Top selling local beer | Club |
| Most popular local dish | Bandeja Paisa |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Monserrate Hill, Gold Museum, Botero Museum |
| Discount airline | VivaColombia |
| Major airline | Avianca |
| Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
| Primary train stations | Estación Central, Estación de la Sabana, Estación de Calle 80 |
| Primary airports | El Dorado, José María Córdova, and Gustavo Rojas Pinilla |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 8000000 COP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Carrera 11A # 82-71, Local 2-02, Centro Comercial Santa Ana, Bogotá, Colombia |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,B |
| Supply voltage | 110V |
| Best electronics store | Linio |
| Best internet carrier | Claro |
| Primary cellular carrier | Claro |
| Average monthly cost for internet | Approximately $50 USD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $14,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 19% |
| Income tax rate | 33% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200,000 COP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Bancolombia |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 123 (police), 132 (ambulance), 119 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 2,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
90%
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34%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
176%
Property to income -
66%
Crime -
65%
Healthcare -
97%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | COP 1,514,567 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.87% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | COP 863,762 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | COP 22,610,526 |
Cost of living
18%
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Purchasing Power
30%
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Rent
10%
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Food
24%
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Restaurant
19%
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Workspace
70%
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Transport
52%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | COP 1,554,065.91 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | COP 1,180,882.35 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | COP 3,054,503.32 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | COP 2,214,644.17 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | COP 35,725.66 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | COP 4,334.52 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | COP 5,053.75 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | COP 7,775.48 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | COP 20,874.91 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | COP 2,698.19 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | COP 40,000.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | COP 3,726.10 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 6,850.31 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | COP 8,250.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | COP 17,728.18 |
| Apples (1kg) | COP 9,328.14 |
| Oranges (1kg) | COP 4,781.37 |
| Potato (1kg) | COP 3,941.40 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | COP 2,704.48 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | COP 4,407.71 |
| Tomato (1kg) | COP 4,862.14 |
| Banana (1kg) | COP 3,733.84 |
| Onion (1kg) | COP 3,634.26 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | COP 28,564.70 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | COP 15,000.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | COP 90,000.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | COP 24,250.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | COP 5,000.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 10,000.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 2,884.54 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | COP 2,264.37 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | COP 5,541.28 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | COP 307,050.14 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | COP 266.50 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | COP 89,775.96 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | COP 83,709.09 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | COP 35,725.66 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | COP 16,500.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | COP 2,775.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | COP 139,130.43 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | COP 2,502.71 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | COP 60,000,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | COP 83,513,636.36 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | COP 5,000.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | COP 6,750.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | COP 24,739.04 |
