Colombia
Cost of Living in Bogotá
Monthly Total
$1,507
$26,373
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$805
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$23
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/13/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$805
$14,088
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$104
$1,820
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$140
$2,450
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$80
$1,400
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$39
$683
Monthly Total
$1,507
$26,373
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Living in Bogotá
Bogotá is slightly cheaper than Medellín overall. Usaquén and Zona Rosa are upscale, Chapinero offers good value for young professionals, La Candelaria is cheapest but less safe. Budget for warm clothing as houses are not heated at 8,660 ft elevation.
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