Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and Bolivia Cost of Living Comparison Between Colombia and Bolivia

😐 Solo nomad: Colombia is 3.9% more expensive than Bolivia without rent, and 9.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Colombia is 6.3% more expensive than Bolivia without rent, and 12.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.23 COP 17.6K
$2.92 BOB 19.99
44.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.52 COP 123.1K
$18.74 BOB 128
57.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.42 COP 30.9K
$7.07 BOB 48.46
4.95%
Cappuccino
$1.63 COP 6,789
$2.62 BOB 17.97
-37.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.96 COP 4,005
$0.84 BOB 5.75
14.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 COP 2,740
$0.69 BOB 4.73
-4.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.19 COP 4,955
$1.85 BOB 12.67
-35.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.45 COP 10.2K
$2.82 BOB 19.32
-13.12%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.15 COP 4,784
$0.93 BOB 6.38
23.66%
White Bread (500g)
$1.4 COP 5,828
$1.23 BOB 8.44
13.82%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.15 COP 4,774
$1.24 BOB 8.52
-7.26%
Eggs
$2.07 COP 8,648
$1.95 BOB 13.38
6.15%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.51 COP 18.8K
$5.07 BOB 34.76
-11.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.16 COP 21.5K
$3.76 BOB 25.76
37.23%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.72 COP 32.2K
$6.32 BOB 43.29
22.15%
Apples (1kg)
$2.57 COP 10.7K
$2.31 BOB 15.81
11.26%
Banana (1kg)
$1.05 COP 4,357
$1.01 BOB 6.92
3.96%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.33 COP 5,540
$1.23 BOB 8.42
8.13%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.22 COP 5,084
$1.33 BOB 9.09
-8.27%
Potato (1kg)
$1.04 COP 4,352
$1.12 BOB 7.66
-7.14%
Onion (1kg)
$1.12 COP 4,670
$0.85 BOB 5.8
31.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.81 COP 3,379
$0.78 BOB 5.35
3.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 COP 3,189
$1.12 BOB 7.69
-32.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.64 COP 11K
$2.7 BOB 18.51
-2.22%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.21 COP 42.5K
$6.64 BOB 45.5
53.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 COP 4,628
$1.78 BOB 12.21
-37.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.91 COP 7,965
$2.77 BOB 18.99
-31.05%
🚌 Getting Around
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.71 COP 2,939
$0.28 BOB 1.91
153.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$38.65 COP 161.1K
$24.97 BOB 171
54.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.49 COP 6,204
$1.41 BOB 9.65
5.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.64 COP 6,845
$1.48 BOB 10.13
10.81%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.14 COP 29.8K
$8.75 BOB 60
-18.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 4,246
$0.59 BOB 4.03
72.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.1K COP 71.1M
$15.9K BOB 109.2K
7.06%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K COP 106.5M
$20.5K BOB 140.6K
24.52%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$84.6 COP 352.7K
$43.69 BOB 299
93.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.77 COP 40.7K
$22.15 BOB 152
-55.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.5 COP 98K
$38.2 BOB 262
-38.48%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.25 COP 96.9K
$30.83 BOB 211
-24.59%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.36 COP 51.5K
$18.31 BOB 125
-32.50%
Cinema Ticket
$3.77 COP 15.7K
$6.64 BOB 45.51
-43.22%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$263 COP 1.1M
$176 BOB 1,204
49.81%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,943 COP 24.8M
$3,100 BOB 21.2K
91.72%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57 COP 237.6K
$36.57 BOB 251
55.84%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.35 COP 164.1K
$50.5 BOB 346
-22.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.6 COP 377.6K
$71.1 BOB 487
27.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 COP 325.7K
$59.1 BOB 405
32.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$354 COP 1.5M
$368 BOB 2,521
-3.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$299 COP 1.2M
$249 BOB 1,708
19.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$682 COP 2.8M
$660 BOB 4,522
3.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$545 COP 2.3M
$471 BOB 3,227
15.78%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,702 COP 7.1M
$1,163 BOB 7,964
46.44%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,240 COP 5.2M
$884 BOB 6,057
40.24%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Colombia
Bolivia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$448 COP 1.9M
$423 BOB 2,895
5.97%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.68
7.45
70.20%

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Last update for Colombia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Bolivia: October 27, 2025

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