Bogota ranks 6th of 8 priced cities in Colombia on cost — $960 a month in essentials, 36% above Cali, the cheapest. The average net salary of $741 covers that 0.8×. 98.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 15.8 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 14°C, Feb 15°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $451 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $665 |
| Groceries | $135 |
| Dining out | $181 |
| Utilities | $143 |
| Local transport | $50 |
| Essentials / mo | $960 |
| Avg net salary | $741 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $991 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,222 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bogota, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.75 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $43.43 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.31 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.50 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.86 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.72 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.29 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.83 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.65 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.97 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.32 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.48 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.86 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.75 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.72 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.61 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.58 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.09 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.10 |
| Monthly transit pass | $49.63 |
| Taxi start | $2.17 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.33 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.30 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $111.04 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.83 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.78 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $33.50 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bogota has 98.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 3rd-highest of 8 Colombia cities we track. Colombia's national figure is 100.5, so Bogota runs 2 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.9°C | 14.4°C | 75% | 75% | 60 mm |
| Feb | 15.4°C | 15.1°C | 76% | 81% | 100 mm |
| Mar | 15.3°C | 15.3°C | 81% | 89% | 176 mm |
| Apr | 15.2°C | 15.1°C | 82% | 93% | 175 mm |
| May | 15.3°C | 15°C | 82% | 94% | 117 mm |
| Jun | 14.6°C | 14°C | 81% | 91% | 59 mm |
| Jul | 14.4°C | 13.6°C | 80% | 89% | 43 mm |
| Aug | 14.4°C | 13.4°C | 77% | 84% | 35 mm |
| Sep | 14.8°C | 13.9°C | 75% | 84% | 43 mm |
| Oct | 15°C | 14.6°C | 78% | 90% | 98 mm |
| Nov | 15°C | 15.1°C | 82% | 91% | 175 mm |
| Dec | 14.9°C | 14.6°C | 78% | 81% | 70 mm |
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