Living in Bogota

Bogota

Old town squares, coffee and lush parks
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75
Score

Sat in the heart of Colombia, Bogotá stands tall amidst the backdrop of Andean peaks. From the historic cobblestone streets of La Candelaria to modern towers, it's a city steeped in tradition and innovation. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee, try hearty Colombian cuisine, and embrace the spirit of a city that is fileld with energy.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 📡 Unreliable wifi

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Bogota
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Colombia
0%
cheaper than Colombia median
56th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Bogota is the second most expensive place (out of 3) to live in Colombia
  • The average salary in Bogota is
  • It's about 287% cheaper to live in Bogota than it is Liverpool
  • You can expect to spend around $817.04 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

OK

While Bogota has improved in safety over the years, it still experiences crime such as theft and scams, particularly in certain areas. Caution is advised, especially at night.

Internet speed

Poor

Download
16.7Mbps
Upload
12.4Mbps
Latency
34.7ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is fairly warm with temperatures around 20°

Average temperatures

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