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Bogotá, Colombia
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High-altitude capital (2,640m); cooler than Medellín; large, cheap metro
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Bogotá climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 242,708 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 296 Mbps | 228 Mbps | 5 ms | 217,259 |
| Mobile | 107 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 22 ms | 25,449 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3,490.202 COP, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $646 | COP 2,256K |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,224 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,338 | COP 8,161K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $684 | COP 2,388K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $577 | COP 2,016K |
| 1BR outside center | $426 | COP 1,486K |
| 3BR city center | $1,139 | COP 3,976K |
| 3BR outside center | $897 | COP 3,131K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $229 | COP 799,506 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $180 | COP 627,358 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $7.16 | COP 25,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $42.98 | COP 150,000 |
| Fast food combo | $8.60 | COP 30,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.20 | COP 14,654 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.32 | COP 11,587 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $105 | COP 367,984 |
| Phone plan / mo | $13 | COP 47,059 |
| Internet / mo | $30 | COP 105,000 |
| Gym membership / mo | $29 | COP 101,333 |
| Cinema ticket | $7.16 | COP 25,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $432 | COP 1,508K |
| International school / yr | $9,035 | COP 31,533K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $19,913 | COP 69,500K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Colombia
Country-level research that applies to living in Bogotá — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90-day extension (180/yr cap) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (V type) — income requirement ~$1,400/mo (3x min wage, COP 5.25M → rises yearly; was ~$900 in 2023-24, many blogs are stale) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | DNV (V): no. M-visas: yes → R (resident) after 5 yrs |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 39% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 6/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Colombia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo