Comments on: Cost of Living in Bogota, Colombia http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/cost-of-living-in-bogota-colombia/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: john benus http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/cost-of-living-in-bogota-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-1155 john benus Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:56:45 +0000 http://www.sovereignman.com/?p=393#comment-1155 please put me on your email list please put me on your email list

]]> By: adele Clarke http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/cost-of-living-in-bogota-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-1133 adele Clarke Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:15:05 +0000 http://www.sovereignman.com/?p=393#comment-1133 I love your Colombia as well. I am thinking of purchasing a retirement home there. I am single and in my mid forties, and worry that it might not be safe. I was introduced to the country through a former boyfriend and saw Bogota and the surrounding area through wealthy eyes. If I retire, to the country it will be in a middle class way. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I love your Colombia as well. I am thinking of purchasing a retirement home there. I am single and in my mid forties, and worry that it might not be safe. I was introduced to the country through a former boyfriend and saw Bogota and the surrounding area through wealthy eyes. If I retire, to the country it will be in a middle class way. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Robert http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/cost-of-living-in-bogota-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Robert Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:22:48 +0000 http://www.sovereignman.com/?p=393#comment-733 Many things are very expensive in Colombia, like cars......more than double of what you would pay for the same car in the states, and without the safety equipment. Imported food products are expensive. Some things have a 62% import tax added. Many things are very expensive in Colombia, like cars……more than double of what you would pay for the same car in the states, and without the safety equipment.

Imported food products are expensive. Some things have a 62% import tax added.

]]> By: Jai http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/cost-of-living-in-bogota-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Jai Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:54:14 +0000 http://www.sovereignman.com/?p=393#comment-730 Since I am recently dodging a humongous swarm of avaricious yellow jackets eager for their pound of (my) flesh every time I enter my door, which is directly under their nest, and dealing with a landlord who seems unclear on the concept of "Ex-ter-min-a-tor," I've been thinking I'd run anywhere that is yellow jacket-free or has somewhat more astute landlords. But after seeing the prices in Bogota, I will continue attempts to educate the current landlord. Call me when WalMart moves to Bogota and I can outfit a new apartment with the basics of toaster, coffee maker, blender, set of dishes, etc, for under $20 a piece. Since I am recently dodging a humongous swarm of avaricious yellow jackets eager for their pound of (my) flesh every time I enter my door, which is directly under their nest, and dealing with a landlord who seems unclear on the concept of “Ex-ter-min-a-tor,” I’ve been thinking I’d run anywhere that is yellow jacket-free or has somewhat more astute landlords. But after seeing the prices in Bogota, I will continue attempts to educate the current landlord. Call me when WalMart moves to Bogota and I can outfit a new apartment with the basics of toaster, coffee maker, blender, set of dishes, etc, for under $20 a piece.

]]> By: christian http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/cost-of-living-in-bogota-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-724 christian Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:31:41 +0000 http://www.sovereignman.com/?p=393#comment-724 Your article is very much at target. I was born ed and raised in this city of "eternal spring". Trained in medical field in the US and stayed taking boards, etc. Now, When I return I can feel the beauty, spontaneity of the people. It is quite an experience. CMD Your article is very much at target. I was born ed and raised in this city of “eternal spring”. Trained in medical field in the US and stayed taking boards, etc. Now, When I return I can feel the beauty, spontaneity of the people. It is quite an experience. CMD

]]> By: rick http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/cost-of-living-in-bogota-colombia/comment-page-1/#comment-714 rick Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:33:11 +0000 http://www.sovereignman.com/?p=393#comment-714 just returned from a trip of two weeks to bogota. perhaps the rent is better than the states, but not much else. gas is higher. i live in florida and maybe pay a little more for coffee. i enjoy your column. thanx. rick just returned from a trip of two weeks to bogota. perhaps the rent is better than the states, but not much else. gas is higher. i live in florida and maybe pay a little more for coffee. i enjoy your column. thanx.

rick

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