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Cost of Living in Bogotá

Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia · Population 10,085,000 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Colombia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)$2,072,575 ($493)
Couple, monthly$3,705,425 ($882)
Family of four, monthly$4,817,999 ($1,147)

Estimated Prices in Bogotá

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$21,294 ($5.07)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$85,176 ($20.28)per meal
Cappuccino$6,388 ($1.52)each
Monthly groceries (single person)$482,664 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport pass$78,078 ($18.59)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$205,842 ($49.01)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$59,623 ($14.20)per month
Fitness club membership$59,623 ($14.20)per month
Cinema ticket$15,616 ($3.72)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$938,651 ($223)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$652,975 ($155)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,958,925 ($466)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bogotá is $2,730,000 ($650) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $2,072,575 ($493) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $2,694,347 ($642) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($652,975 ($155)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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15 km away · Cundinamarca

Usme

16 km away · Bogotá

La Calera

17 km away · Cundinamarca

Funza

19 km away · Cundinamarca

Choachí

20 km away · Cundinamarca

Mosquera

20 km away · Cundinamarca

Cota

22 km away · Cundinamarca

Other Major Cities in Colombia

Cali

Valle del Cauca · pop. 2,916,790

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Medellín

Antioquia · pop. 2,529,403

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Barranquilla

Atlántico · pop. 1,326,588

$1,798,993 ($428) / mo

Cartagena

Bolívar · pop. 914,552

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Bucaramanga

Santander · pop. 893,040

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Cúcuta

Norte de Santander · pop. 806,378

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Villavicencio

Meta · pop. 664,148

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Pereira

Risaralda · pop. 590,554

$1,663,461 ($396) / mo

Living in Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital and one of the key cities in Colombia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $2,072,575 ($493), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $652,975 ($155) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to $4,817,999 ($1,147) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $3,705,425 ($882) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bogotá is $2,730,000 ($650). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $2,694,347 ($642) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogotá expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated $2,072,575 ($493) per month in Bogotá including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Colombia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bogotá?
A net salary of around $2,694,347 ($642) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bogotá with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bogotá is $2,730,000 ($650).
How much is rent in Bogotá?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated $938,651 ($223) per month in the city centre and $652,975 ($155) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,958,925 ($466).
Is Bogotá cheaper than Colombia on average?
No — Bogotá is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Colombia average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Bogotá?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at $482,664 ($115) in Bogotá. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $21,294 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around $6,388 ($2).
How do transport costs in Bogotá compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bogotá is estimated at $78,078 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bogotá are estimates based on Colombia national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,085,000) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.