Cost Of Living Bogota

Grocery Cost In Bogota

If you are planning to visit or live in Bogota, Colombia, and you want to understand the cost of living in Bogota more deeply, you might be wondering how much it costs to buy groceries there. In this post, I will give you an overview of the typical cost of groceries in Bogota, based on some online sources and my own experience.

Example Grocery Costs

According to Expatistan, a website that compares the cost of living in different cities, the average monthly cost of food for a single person in Bogota is about COL$1,053,000 (US $275). This includes eating out, fast food, and groceries. Of course, this amount can vary depending on your lifestyle, preferences, and dietary needs.

If you prefer to cook your own meals, you can save a lot of money by shopping at local markets, supermarkets, or online delivery services. Grocery shopping is very cheap in Bogota, costing about COL $115,000 (US$30) per week if you buy your own groceries. Here are some prices of everyday goods in USD:

$1.23 for a liter of milk
$0.97 for a can of beer
$1.14 for a loaf of bread
$2.19 for a dozen eggs
$1.52 for a 2-liter bottle of soda

As you can see, groceries are very affordable in Bogota, especially if you buy local and seasonal products. You can also find a variety of cuisines and ingredients from different regions and countries, such as arepas, empanadas, quinoa, corn, beans, avocado, plantain, coffee, chocolate, and more.

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