Colombia
Cost of Living in Bogota
Monthly Total
$1,351
$23,643
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$470
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$29
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$470
$8,225
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$114
$1,995
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$103
$1,803
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$172
$3,010
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$1,351
$23,643
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